close up, chased clear leader from 4th, pushed along and led 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on one pace
rear mid-division, always behind
chased leaders, weakened before 3 out, pulled up
mid-division, plugged on, never involved
mid-division, headway before 3 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway after 4 out, went 4th 3 out, pressed leaders 2 out, led approaching last, stayed on well to win going away
towards rear, tailed off after 4 out
towards rear, steady headway after 4 out, stayed on, never threatened
rear mid-division, never a factor
led, went clear from 4th, hit 4 out, reduced lead before 2 out, where headed, soon weakened
mid-division, pushed along 3 out, stayed on same pace
rear mid-division, well behind 3 out
front mid-division, pushed along 3 out, soon beaten
mid-division, headway into 4th after 4 out, every chance 2 out, ridden and not fluent last, no extra run-in
prominent, awkward 1st, pushed along 3 out and no impression
chased leaders, pushed along and beaten 3 out
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There may be more quantity than quality on show in this. Arthurian Fable was a useful maiden in middle-distance races on the Flat a couple of years ago but might need this and Salvatore is another with a lengthy absence to overcome. Pyrotechnic has shown promise at Ascot and Lingfield but HOME FREE, placed in a couple of bumpers, should make a hurdler so gets the nod even though Strutter is a similar type. Denburn won a bumper in May with Melton Mossy another to consider.
Arthurian Fable (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) In touch, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 2 3/4l behind Live Your Dream (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
David's Well 9-2 (11-2) Chased leaders on outer, went 2nd well over 3f out, ridden and hung left 2f out, soon held, 4th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Gentleman's Relish (11-2) at Newbury 2m (4) gs in Nov.
Denburn (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Held up off the pace in 8th, steady headway tracking leaders over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, plugged on in well held 4th, dropped to 5th close home, 5th of 10, 15l behind Stay If U Want To (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (5) gs in Nov.
Diplomatic Ash (IRE) Doyen gelding out of Carrigeen Lechuga.
Donald Llewellyn 22-1 (9-3) Raced keenly and always towards rear, 9th of 13, 7 1/4l behind It's A Love Thing (9-9) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Fortunate Man (IRE) 15-2 (11-6) Held up in rear, hampered and unseated rider before 4th, at Ffos Las 2m mdn (4) hvy in Dec.
Harry Gulliver 7-2 (11-4) Chased leader until 3rd, chased leaders, pushed along and weakened before 2 out, 6th of 9, dist behind Hobie (11-4) at Worcester 2m mdn (4) gd in May.
Highway One O Five (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, some headway before 3 out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 17 1/2l behind Secret Squirrel (11-0) at Kempton 2m (4) gs in Nov.
Melton Mossy (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Towards rear, not much room 1st, plugged on from last (normal 2 out), almost took 3rd, never dangerous, 4th of 9, 20 3/4l behind Star Legend (11-3) at Fakenham 2m 4f mdn (4) gs in Nov.
Pyrotechnic (FR) 5-2 (11-0) Keen led 2nd, ridden approaching last, headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Colours On Canvas (11-0) at Lingfield 2m (4) gs in Nov.
Salvatore (GER) (9-4) won at Clairefontaine 1m 4f stks gd in Jul beating Great Rock (8-8) by 2l, 9 ran.
Samazul 12-1 (11-0) Off the pace and always towards rear, 8th of 13, dist behind Gidleigh Park (11-0) at Exeter 2m 1f (4) gs in Nov.
Sapperdean 66-1 (8-7) Prominent on far rail, dropped to midfield when ridden 2f out, found little and soon weakened to last inside final furlong, last of 10, 14l behind Recuerdame (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Shillanavogy (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up in last pair, raced a little bit keenly, closed 4th, weakened from 3 out, last of 5, 31 1/4l behind The Jukebox Man (11-7) at Ffos Las 2m 4f (4) hvy in Dec.
Star Of Affinity (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) In touch, pushed along and headway 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 30 1/4l behind Queens Gamble (11-0) at Kempton 2m (4) gd in Nov.
Strutter (FR) 11-1 (11-2) Rear mid-division, headway on inner over 4f out, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden well over 1f out, kept on, not quite pace to challenge, 4th of 13, 3l behind Navajo Indy (11-2) at Newbury 2m (4) gs in Nov.
Willsburg (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Raced very wide, chased leaders, hit 5th, ridden 4 out, weakened next, tailed off, 8th of 10, 31 3/4l behind Beat The Bat (11-4) at Ascot 2m 3f mdn (3) gd in Nov.
Charmian's Place (IRE) 9-4fav (10-9) Disputed lead early stages, tracked leaders, outpaced 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 4th of 8, 28 1/2l behind Ami Bondhu (11-2) at Fakenham 2m (4) gs in Nov.
Home Free (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Mid-division, pushed along and could not go pace of leaders 4f out, plugged on in distant 3rd, 3rd of 14, 8 1/2l behind Beat The Bat (11-7) at Chepstow 2m mdn (5) gs in Feb.
Rivers Corner 16-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, not fluent 3rd, well behind from next, tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Donnie Azoff (11-6) at Taunton 2m mdn (4) hvy in Mar.
