led stands side group, hung right over 1f out, headed that side entering final furlong, not pace of leaders far side
led far side group of four, headed that side inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, chased leaders, weakened inside final 2f
raced stands side, chased leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
restless in stalls, chased leader far side until entering final 2f, weakened over 1f out
raced far side, tracked leaders, led that side and overall 1f out, driven clear inside final furlong
raced stands side, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, held up in rear, good headway when not clearest of runs and switched left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not pace of leading duo
raced far side, chased leaders, led that group entering final 2f until 1f out, no extra
raced stands side, held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway on outside of group and hung badly right final furlong, one pace
raced stands side, always behind, never on terms
raced stands side, behind, headway on rails 2f out, stayed on to lead that side entering final furlong, no chance with winner far side
The veteran Beckermet was in superb form at the end of last season but now has to race off his highest mark for almost two years. Hamoody is better drawn that stablemate Saucy Brown and there was plenty to like about his run behind Arganil at Redcar earlier this month. He wouldn't want any more rain, however, and could just find this on the soft side. Fast Shot showed decent pace in that Redcar contest though he's 10lb higher than for his latest success so the vote goes to LUCKY NUMBERS. He carried a big weight to victory in this last year and hasn't won since so he can race from a 3lb lower mark and will enjoy the cut in the ground. Walking Warrior is fit from a recent run at Southwell but has never won on turf but Toby Tyler will love the going and cannot be dismissed despite a high draw.
Misplaced Fortune 22-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to close over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Valencha (9-2) at Newbury 7f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Oct.
Beckermet (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 17th of 21, 22l behind Mujaadel (8-10) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Hamoody (USA) 16-1 (9-7) In touch, headway over 1f out, soon ridden to lead, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Arganil (9-11) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Saucy Brown (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) Chased winner, ridden halfway, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Verinco (9-1) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Lucky Numbers (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Keen held up, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 6l behind Colour Of Love (9-2) at Ffos Las 6f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Nov.
Fast Shot 10-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened final furlong, 12th of 15, 10l behind Arganil (9-11) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Kellys Eye (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Always in rear, switched right halfway, 10th of 12, 15l behind Valery Borzov (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Mr Optimistic 9-2fav (9-7) Mid-division and keen, effort over 1f out, no impression, 11th of 15, 9l behind Arganil (9-11) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Waking Warrior 7-2fav (9-1) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, headway when hung left over 1f out, never able to challenge, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Six Wives (8-13) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Mar.
Toby Tyler 20-1 (9-8) Took keen hold, always behind, 7th of 15, 7l behind Arganil (9-11) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Captain Scooby 12-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Ray Of Joy (9-6) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Levitate 20-1 (8-11) Ridden along leaving stalls, soon close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 11l behind Call To Reason (9-7) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Feb.
Another Citizen (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along and weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 11l behind Arganil (9-11) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Trade Secret 15-2 (9-5) Reared leaving stalls, soon racing in mid-division on outside, headway on outside 2f out, edged left over 1f out, ridden and ran on to 3rd inside final furlong, not pace to reach 1st two, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Libys Dream (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Jade 6-1 (9-1) Held up, headway on inside over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Misplaced Fortune (9-6) at Pontefract 6f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf in Sep.
