held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, pushed along and kept on inside final furlong, never near leaders
chased leaders on outside, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made all, ridden over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, ran on well
always towards rear, never on terms
took keen hold, held up in touch on inside, stumbled well over 1f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no threat
held up towards rear, not clearest of runs on inside well over 1f out, shaken up over 1f out, never reached leaders and weakened inside final furlong
in rear, never involved
chased winner, ridden to challenge over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in mid-division on inside, headway over 1f out, never reached leaders and weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leading pair, ridden over 1f out, lost 3rd final 100 yards, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor
in touch, headway on outside over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, staying on but held when carried right in closing stages
Tight Lipped went close at Yarmouth last week and would have been the selection if he hadn't been drawn out with the washing. He can still figure, but a chance is taken on the returning SNOOKY. He opened his account at Southwell in November and can make a winning handicap debut. Thirsk winner Dolphin Rock can get involved and Talent Scout has a shout having won over track and trip when landing a double in September. Hayek looks high enough in the weights on his comeback, but Buzz Law has slipped down to a tempting mark if at his best.
Hayek 11-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 6l behind Nameitwhatyoulike (9-3) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Nov.
Tight Lipped (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Tracked winner, ridden to challenge over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Azrael (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Dolphin Rock 14-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 4l behind Desert Creek (8-3) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Nov.
Merchant Of Medici 16-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, headway when switched right inside final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Shadowtime (8-12) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Piceno (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Chased clear winner until over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 6l behind Ace Master (8-9) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Pivotman 11-2 (9-5) Led 3f, presssed leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, tailed off and eased over 1f out, last of 12, well behind Aldwick Bay (9-9) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Oct.
Brigadoon 12-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well closing stages, never nearer, 5th of 10, 5l behind Goldstorm (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Talent Scout (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) With leader, lost place over 3f out, weakened inside final 2f, 11th of 13, 29l behind Conry (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.
Cufflink 40-1 (8-9) Towards rear, weakened 3f out, last of 11, 40l behind Eastern Destiny (9-3) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Mar.
Elspeth's Boy (USA) 25-1 (8-10) Always behind, never on terms, 8th of 10, 7l behind Scottish Star (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Crown Choice 25-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 23l behind Gouray Girl (9-2) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Mar.
Snooky 5-4fav (9-3) In rear, headway to track leaders halfway, ridden over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) fbs in Nov beating Frederickthegreat (9-3) by 2l, 9 ran.
Buzz Law (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Speedi Mouse (8-13) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Falcon's Reign (FR) 5-1 (8-8) In rear and in touch, ridden over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 4, 10l behind Only Orsenfoolsies (8-13) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Sep.
King Of Paradise (IRE) 10-1 (8-0) Raced keenly in touch, lost place over 2f out, soon behind, 12th of 15, 9l behind Ginger Jack (9-3) at Redcar 1m hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Blue Maisey 33-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, went 2nd before 5f out, ridden and weakened before 1f out, 4th of 7, 21l behind Dewala (9-6) at Southwell 1m 3f app hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Mar.
