chased leader, ridden to dispute lead final furlong, clearly headed final 100 yards, no extra close home and lost 2nd
mid-division, headway under pressure when switched to far side over 1f out, led inside last, stayed on well
held up far side, some headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly final 100 yards, never threatened
handy near side, pushed along and made no impression over 1f out, no extra inside last
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor
prominent, pushed along and weakened rapidly 2f out
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied for 2nd close home
held up far side, headway approaching final furlong, kept on same pace inside last
mid-division near side, struggling 2f out, never landed a blow
held up, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, stayed on well final 100 yards, never on terms
chased leader far side, ridden and every chance 2f out, outpaced and weakened final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, behind final furlong
rear of mid-division, struggling over 2f out, never involved
IDOAPOLOGISE (NAP) escapes a penalty for winning an apprentices’ race at Lingfield and looks to have every chance again given winning partner Ryan Sexton can utilise his 5lb allowance on this occasion. Novak finished ahead of Athollblair Boy when beaten only a short-head here while Mr Trevor beat Crocodile Power when successful at the track in August and placed at Southwell last time. Deolali bids for a hat-trick of course wins on his first start since 2020.
Novak 10-1 (9-7) Chased leader, pushed along and headed inside final furlong, rallied gamely to lead again towards finish, caught post, 2nd of 13, shd behind Buraback (9-6) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Mr Trevor (IRE) 4-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, kept on for 2nd, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Eligible (9-8) at Southwell 7f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Athollblair Boy (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up tracking leaders, ridden inside final 2f, weakened soon after, 9th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Buraback (9-6) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Safran (FR) 18-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Classy Al (9-13) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Idoapologise 5-2fav (9-9) Chased leaders, headway out wide over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon joined, ran on gamely to assert towards finish, won at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct beating My Boy Jack (9-0) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Key Look (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Raced keenly, chased leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, pushed along and dropped away quickly, 11th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Cloch Nua (9-3) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Deolali 10-3fav (9-8) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Dramatista (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Walking On Clouds (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden in 7th under 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 16, 4l behind San Aer (9-12) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Crocodile Power (IRE) 2-1fav (9-10) Mid-division far side, going well tracking leader 2f out, took it up narrowly final furlong, soon headed and kept on same pace thereafter, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Mr Trevor (9-8) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Boasted 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division on inside, struggling and dropped towards rear over 2f out, tailed off, last of 9, 12 1/2l behind Ravenglass (9-11) at Thirsk 1m hcp (6) gd in Aug.
City Central (IRE) 100-1 (9-13) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 24 1/2l behind Espressoo (9-0) at Ayr 7f mdn fll stks (4) gd in Apr.
Merry Secret (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Starsong (9-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Highland Queen (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) In rear, wide and headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Bobby Joe Leg (8-9) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Girl From Ipanema (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Chased leaders 1f, mid-division, struggling over 2f out, 12th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Blackbird Power (9-4) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
