behind, not clear run from over 1f out until inside final furlong, kept on, never on terms
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
bumped start, prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
not much room start, held up in rear, not much room inside 2f out, stayed on final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, just held
chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven over 1f out, no extra final 75 yards
held up in mid-division, switched left and headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not able to trouble leaders
edged left start, chased leaders, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, led well inside final furlong, held on
not much room start, mid-division, weakened from 2f out
prominent, pushed along 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed, 3rd and held towards finish
Waverley Star finished in front of Rockley Point when successful at Wolverhampton though was beaten off today’s mark subsequently. But WHITEANDBLUE has showed improved form for a change of scenery and having placed here on only her second start for Grant Tuer’s in-form yard, she gets the vote. Rose Bandit returns to the minimum trip with a shout and looks best of the rest.
Latin Five (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Blazing Hot (9-9) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Tantastic 14-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Blazing Hot (9-9) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Whiteandblue 20-1 (9-5) Led, headed over 1f out, kept on, pressing for 2nd close home, no impression on winner, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Blazing Son (9-5) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Waverley Star 11-1 (9-6) Led, driven over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Munificent (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Ramdon Rocks 18-1 (8-12) Led, hung left and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Justcallmepete (9-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Amasova 7-1 (9-7) Chased leaders far side of group, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Thrilla In Manila (9-9) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Rose Bandit (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, driven over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Blazing Son (9-5) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Tathmeen (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt towards rear, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 8, 5 3/4l behind Giselles Izzy (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Joshua R (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Front mid-division, pushed along and chased leaders over 1f out, ran on same pace, 5th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Golden Rainbow (9-7) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Secret Equity 20-1 (8-7) In rear, pushed along 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 9, 3l behind Starsong (9-9) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Rockley Point 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division on inside, pushed along 3f out, outpaced 2f out, plugged on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Waverley Star (9-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
