led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside
chased leaders to halfway
in touch, ridden over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, no extra close home
chased leaders, ridden and edged right over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led briefly entering final furlong, headed and one pace inside
mid-division, driven along halfway, never reached challenging position
mid-division, effort when not much room over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached winner
chased leaders, effort when hampered over 1f out, not recovered
started slowly and towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on gamely
prominent for 4f
slowly into stride and always behind
towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
We are prepeared to ride the roller coaster and give Trojan Flight another chance, while it would also be dangerous to rule out bold bids from Mr Wolf, Bo McGinty and Raymond's Pride, who all have solid claims. Raymond's Pride crept back up the ratings after winning at Ayr when he was last seen out. He usually needs a couple of runs to put him straight, but is capable of paying his way again this season. Bo McGinty has been a difficult horse to get right and can never be trusted implicitly. However, he does have plenty of ability and Paul Hanagan is sure to push him all the way to the line this afternoon. Mr Wolf was a revelation last term and is a credit to his connections. He has a lively turn of foot and can can go well despite being set to carry top weight. Nevertheless, Trojan Flight has proven form over this course and distance and, from a rating 2lb below his last winning mark, the son of Hector Protector has a live chance at the weights. But don't expect to see his challenge materialise until the rest have run their races.
Mr Wolf 11-2 (8-12) Soon chasing leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Playful Dane (8-5) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
Briannsta (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) In rear, never nearer, 8th of 12, 6l behind Border Music (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Oct.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 6l behind Fantaisiste (8-5) at Kempton 6f hcap (3) pol.
Raymond's Pride 4-1fav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, won at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Oct beating Balakiref (8-12) by a nk, 18 ran.
Steel Blue 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 22, 16l behind Cardinal Venture (8-10) at Doncaster 7f app hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Ellens Academy (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Mid-division stand side group, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon no extra, 22nd of 28, 12l behind Machinist (9-0) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Danzig River (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Rider lost irons leaving stalls, not recover, last of 12, 20l behind Auwitesweetheart (9-4) at Windsor 5f hcap (4) gd.
Sir Nod 8-1 (9-3) Took kean hold, held up, headway over 2f out, challenged from over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 13, hd behind Fyodor (9-3) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Apex 50-1 (8-7) Towards rear stands side, never dangerous, 17th of 22, 32l behind Cardinal Venture (8-10) at Doncaster 7f app hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Trojan Flight 8-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Wyatt Earp (9-4) at Catterick 7f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Tanforan 14-1 (8-0) Led, ridden and hung left from 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, rallied near finish, 2nd of 13, hd behind Binanti (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcap (4) pol in Mar.
Katie Boo (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Outpaced from halfway, 8th of 13, 19l behind Ruby Rocket (8-4) at Hamilton 6f stk (2) gd in Sept.
Brigadore 16-1 (8-12) Towards rear, driven halfway, never dangerous, 11th of 16, 5l behind Maktavish (8-8) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Nov.
Paris Bell 25-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 15th of 16, 37l behind Hail The Chief (8-6) at Leicester 7f hcap (4) gs.
High Voltage 33-1 (8-7) Slowly away, chased leaders far side group, ridden to lead over 2f out, hung right and headed inside final furlong far side group, never dangerous, 10th of 18, 16l behind Raymond's Pride (8-12) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Oct.
Newsround 50-1 (9-4) Led, ridden over 3f out, soon headed, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 12, 45l behind Tyzack (9-4) at Southwell 7f hcap (5) fbs.
Titinius (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left over 2f out, soon weakened, 17th of 18, 22l behind Mrs Moh (9-1) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
