held up, headway 6th, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, headed last, no extra
tracked leaders, mistake 5th, lost place next, headway again 3 out, weakened 2 out
towards rear and keen, steady headway 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, soon held
led, not fluent 4 out, ridden 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, under pressure and looking held approaching last, rallied well flat to lead close home
tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, narrow leader last, all out and headed close home
always in rear, mistake 4th and then again 2 out, plugged on
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
A desperate betting medium and Asaateel is marginally preferred to Dance With Wolves and Dafarabad. Although an infrequent winner, the Mujahid gelding was not totally disgraced on soft ground last time and off a very low racing weight, it could be worth taking a chance in pretty ordinary company. Dance With Wolves was unfortunate to get a 10lb winners penalty for taking a race that was a seller in all but name only and while an aptitude for the going is without question, he is not the best handicapped. Dafarabad was tried in with the likes of Straw Bear as a novice and is one to watch if the market speaks in his favour. Papillon De Iena is a winner in plating class but has shown nothing for new connections. Hail The King has had an abortive chasing career whilst Oyez makes a first start in Britain. A poor race in which Asaateel is recommended at minimum stakes.
Hail The King (USA) 66-1 (11-3) Tracked leading trio, behind from halfway, left poor 3rd 5 out, 3rd of 4, well behind Natal (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f nov chs (3) gs in Dec.
Papillon de Iena (FR) 40-1 (11-3) In touch, ridden 6th, weakened 4 out, 5th of 8, 47l behind Siberion (11-2) at Plumpton 2m 1f nov chs (3) hvy in Dec.
Trampoline King (USA) 50-1 (10-9) Led and soon clear, headed 6th, soon pulled up 3 out in race won by Sole Agent (10-12) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Dec, 10 ran.
Dance With Wolves (FR) 9-2 (11-1) Chased leader, mistake and narrow lead 3 out, headed soon after, no extra flat, 4th of 9, 7l behind Mount Benger (10-13) at Folkestone 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Asaateel (IRE) 6-1 (10-3) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, chased leaders approaching last, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Mount Benger (10-13) at Folkestone 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Secam (POL) 66-1 (10-6) Led 2nd until approaching 4th, weakened rapidly, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Isam Top (10-6) at Folkestone 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in Nov, 12 ran.
Oyez (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Led, soon well clear, reduced advantage 5 out, headed when slight mistake 4 out, no extra after 3 out, 8th of 15, 14l behind Gypsy Lord (11-12) at Listowel 2m beg chs gd in Sept.
Dafarabad (IRE) 4-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, tailed off when fell 3 out in race won by Island of Memories (10-2) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Nov, 7 ran.
