chased leader, pushed along over 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost 3rd post
led, ridden over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
never closer than mid-divsion
off the pace in towards rear, some headway far side of group and hung left inside final 2f, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, headway when not clearest of runs between horses briefly over 1f out, unable to quicken when in the clear inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, went 3rd post
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, outpaced
raced keenly, held up towards rear, short-lived effort in mid-division halfway, soon beaten
held up towards rear, switched right and good headway on near side rail over 1f out, went 2nd and ran on inside final furlong, led last strides
steadied start, held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, headed and no extra final strides
NonRunner
Course regular Deolali won five times here last year including a double in December. He’ll be in the mix again but LITTLE RED SOCKS may edge this. The latter scored at Wolverhampton recently having slipped down the weights and can defy a penalty dropping down in class today. Nordic Fire was placed for the fourth time in succession when second at Southwell while Calonne was beaten only a length over track and trip having won over a mile at the track earlier. Pivotal Decision remains unexposed and is worth a second glance back on this surface after placing at Southwell.
Confrontational (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 9 3/4l behind Imperial Command (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Nordic Fire 13-2 (9-8) Keen close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, went 2nd final strides, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Motawaafeq (9-11) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Global Destination (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, gradually weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 5 3/4l behind Reeves (9-7) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Little Red Socks (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Settled towards rear, still plenty to do 2f out but travelling well, angled out to challenge over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong and ran on strongly, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Jan beating Perfect Rose (8-12) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Calonne (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Bumped start, mid-division, headway when not clear run over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd last strides, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Greek Kodiac (9-5) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Pivotal Decision 11-2 (9-8) Prominent until pushed along 5f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 4 1/4l behind Headland (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Back From Dubai (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Prominent early, 6th 3f out, no impression, 8th of 10, 20 1/4l behind Amadeus Grey (9-10) at Southwell 1m hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Fashion Free 18-1 (9-8) Restrained towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakening when short of room just inside final furlong, 11th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Pallas Dancer (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Strawberryandcream 18-1 (9-7) Awkward start, bumped and carried left, held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 8th of 11, 9 3/4l behind Deolali (9-8) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Chosen World 5-2fav (9-5) Restrained in midfield, ridden and headway on near side over 2f out, close up entering final furlong, kept on close home, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Termonator (9-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Bobby Joe Leg 10-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, went 4th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3/4l behind Moretti (8-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Willshewontshe 300-1 (9-0) Soon well behind, 8th of 10, 23l behind Mondammej (9-5) at Newcastle 6f stks (5) pol in Nov.
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.
