always behind
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, hung left and led 1f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, not paced to challenge
held up towards rear, never dangerous
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, not clear run and switched right 2f out, kept on, never nearer
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f
held up towards rear, headway and under pressure when hampered 2f out, kept on, one pace
pulled hard, always behind
pulled hard, always towards rear
in touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace final furlong
ridden over 3f out, headed 1f out, one pace
held up in rear, kept on final 2f, never nearer
Another tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading fancies but the main protagonists look to be Coombe Centenary,Sharp N Frosty and Inn For The Dancer and the tentative vote is given to Coombe Centenary. The selection was a fair fifth behind Ifit in a better race last time out. This looks easier and despite top weight he is taken to score with this slightly shorter trip in his favour.Sharp N Frosty rates the main danger on his latest fifth behind Native Jane but he did not look an easy ride on that occasion and at likely odds he looks worth opposing. Inn For The Dancer is another worthy of respect as he was closest at the finish when finishing in the rook behind Resplendent Prince last time this longer trip is sure to suit and he could go well at a price. Honour High showed a modicum of ability last season in three runs and enters handicaps on a lenient mark so is another to note in the market but in a race that throws up more questions than answers for the winner we return to Coombe Centenary.
Fantastic Luck (IRE) 100-1 Slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous, 10th of 20, 14l behind Very Wise at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Oct.
High (IRE) 33-1 Held up behind, in rear 4f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 7l behind Savoy Chapel at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp pol.
Sharp N Frosty 20-1 Held up, ridden over 4f out, weakening when hung left over 2f out, 5th of 9, 18l behind Natalie Jane at Nottingham 1m 2f 2yo mdn (D3) hvy in Oct.
Inn For The Dancer 33-1 Held up in touch, short of room on inside rail over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 4l behind Resplendent Prince at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (D3) pol in Dec.
Pee Jay's Dream 20-1 Edged right start, in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, 12th of 15, 25l behind Sirce at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo hcp gs in Mar.
Coombe Centenary 9-2 Prominent, ridden 2f out, no impression, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Ifit at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo clm (F4) pol in Mar.
Honour High 14-1 In touch, outpaced 3f out, soon beaten, 5th of 13, 13l behind Moon Forest at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (H5) gs in Oct.
Backstreet Lad 66-1 Never in contention, 10th of 12, 23l behind Jazrawy at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (D3) pol in Oct.