chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded final furlong
pulled hard in midfield, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, held on gamely
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge entering final furlong, kept on well towards finish
prominent, driven over 3f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard early, midfield, headway under pressure over 1f out, soon beaten
steadied start, pulled hard in rear, some late headway, never on terms
chased leaders, driven over 3f out, weakened 2f out
led, set steady pace until quickened over 5f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never a threat
dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer
Sioux Chieftain finished runner-up a Wolverhampton last time and beat ELTHEEB at Catterick in October. But the latter re-opposes on better terms today and can take his revenge. Certification and Rockwango are closely matched on recent collateral form on the all-weather while Operateur won a couple of lower grade contests at Hamilton last term and is helped by Megan Nicholls' allowance today. Bowdler's Magic went close over 1m6f the last time he raced on the Flat and Rochambeau is not badly weighted and has a recent outing under his belt.
Sioux Chieftain (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Tracked leader, joined leader from 7f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Gabrial The Terror (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) in Feb.
Eltheeb 5-1 (9-12) Held up behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Sioux Chieftain (9-7) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct.
Certification (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Dwelt, behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Gabrial The Duke (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) in Mar.
Arthurs Secret 7-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, midfield, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 6l behind A Star In My Eye (9-4) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Operateur (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Awkward start, held up in rear, closed on outside 7f out, lost place 4f out and well beaten after, 5th of 7, 20l behind Never Forever (9-10) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Gabrial's Hope (FR) 10-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 13l behind Rockawango (9-8) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Oct.
Rochambeau (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leader until 7f out, soon pushed along, ridden and dropped towards rear 5f out, last of 6, 17l behind Toto Skyllachy (9-7) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Mar.
Tapis Libre 11-2 (9-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, effort when not clear run and hampered over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, never able to challenge, 5th of 12, 6l behind Lucky Jim (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-65) (6) in Sep.
Bowdler's Magic 12-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, midfield, headway over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 16, nk behind Hurry Home Poppa (10-0) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Nov.
Tenhoo 100-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, took keen hold, soon tracking leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, 8th of 10, 10l behind Enriching (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) in Jan.
