tracked leaders, still going well over 1f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along over 1f out, never in contention
led, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened quickly 1f out
held up in rear, pushed along over 1f out, some minor late headway
mid-division, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, pushed along over 1f out, never a threat
tracked leader, driven over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
held up in touch, smooth headway 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, not reach winner
held up in rear, struggling 3f out, never involved
held up in touch, pushed along over 1f out, never landed a blow
Primo's Comet won at Musselburgh during the summer and returns to action while Wee Fat Mac is penalised for winning over 6f at Wolverhampton last week. Doctor Mozart also carries a penalty having scored over the minimum trip at the same fixture while PHOENIX STAR landed a course and distance double back in September. The latter has gone close off today’s mark back here subsequently and gets another chance. Gowanbuster and Nellie French filled the places over track and trip last month.
Wee Fat Mac 3-1fav (9-6) Chased leaders, went 2nd final bend, led over 1f out, stayed on, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Katar (9-4) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Primo's Comet 15-2 (9-1) Close up in rear, headway over 1f out, pushed along to lead inside final furlong, soon pressed, ran on, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Mereside Angel (10-2) by nk, 6 ran.
Onthebunny 16-1 (9-4) Held up, pushed along and made no impression approaching final furlong, never involved, last of 4, 7 1/2l behind Signora Camacho (10-2) at Chelmsford City 5f (5) pol in Aug.
Phoenix Star (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Midfield, outpaced 2f out, ridden before 1f, ran on, 6th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Araifjan (9-10) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Doctor Mozart (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Edged right start, pulled hard, prominent, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Darlo Pride (10-1) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Sir Benedict (IRE) 16-5 (9-2) Raced keenly early, steadied in rear, ridden and not clear run on rail 1f out, soon eased, 7th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Slainte Mhath (9-9) at Hamilton 6f hcp (6) gs in May.
Gowanbuster 9-1 (9-9) Led in centre, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on to hold 2nd but no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind High Opinion (9-9) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Nellie French (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, headway over 1f out, no impression final 100 yards, 5th of 11, 4l behind Doctor Mozart (9-6) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Stallone (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Towards rear on outside, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Havechatma (9-7) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Candy Eye 22-1 (9-0) Prominent, driven over 1f out, weakened quickly, last of 11, 9 1/4l behind Crypto Quest (9-9) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Shaka 16-1 (9-7) Raced keenly, hung right throughout, and always towards rear, last of 8, 10 3/4l behind Moon Flight (9-7) at Wolverhampton 5f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Modular Magic 33-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 10th of 11, 11 3/4l behind Zuffolo (9-9) at Newcastle 5f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
