held up in 3rd when fell 2nd
led, hit 4th, headed next, soon ridden, lost 2nd approaching last, soon weakened
held up, out paced 3 out, never on terms
held up in rear when brought down 2nd
chased leaders, ridden 2 out, went 2nd approaching last, no chance with winner
raced wide, held up behind, lost touch 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
mid-division, hampered, lost place 2nd, no danger after
tracked leader on outside, hit 4th, led next, driven clear after 2 out, unchallenged
North Landing, George Stubbs and Charlie Tango look set to fight this out at the finish with the vote given to North Landing. The selection was not given a hard time at Fakenham last time out when finishing fourth behind Brooklyn Brownie. He would be ideally served by slightly faster ground today but he should have too much class for his rivals and we are happy to put him forward as the one to beat. George Stubbs finished behind Estepona last time but the form has been given a boost by the run of the second in that race Premier Dane who put in a cracking display to win a decent race at Musselburgh yesterday. Charlie Tango was really disappointing at Fakenham last time but he did win previously over this course and distance when beating Step Perfect. That win came on the same ground as today so that form would give him a solid chance here today. The Joker will relish this ground and is another with place claims, but for the winner we will return to North Landing.
The Joker (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) In touch, ridden and weakened 3 out, 11th of 16, 36l behind Culcabock (9-10) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Jan.
Charlie Tango (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) In touch, ridden, weakened 3 out, 7th of 14, well behind Arry Dash (10-12) at Fakenham 2m nov hdl (E) gd in Dec.
George Stubbs (USA) 9-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, led 3 out, headed approaching last, weakened run-in, 4th of 13, 9l behind Estepona (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Jan.
North Landing (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (10-1) In rear, reminders 2nd, headway after 4 out, never dangerous, 4th of 9, 15l behind Brooklyn Brownie (10-8) at Fakenham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd in Dec.
Bollin Thomas 13-2 (10-12) Held up in touch, headway, every chance approaching 3 out, 3rd and one pace when fell 2 out in race won by The Names Bond (11-5) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) hvy in Dec, 10 ran.
Templet (USA) 33-1 (9-8) Towards rear, headway and in touch 3 out, soon ridden, no extra from 2 out, 7th of 16, 17l behind Culcabock (9-10) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Jan.
Rock Back (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Held up, 12th 4 out, kept on same pace from next, 9th of 25, 23l behind The Black Mouse (10-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-102 sft in Jan.
Etoile Russe (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Held up, effort after 4th, beaten when blundered last, 6th of 12, 27l behind Dennick (12-0) at Chepstow 2m 4yo nov clm hdl (5) sft in Jan.
