held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
close up, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased winner, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
with winner 4f, ridden and weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, soon behind and outpaced
slowly into stride, headway halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
headway over 4f out to chase leaders, soon ridden, kept on same pace from over 1f out
keen, held up, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out
soon pushed along in rear
made all, ridden over 1f out, ridden out
soon pushed along in rear
A wide open contest rounds off the card and many can be given some sort of a chance but the principals look to be Christian Bendix, Soul Provider Jalouhar and Beamsley Beacon and the tentative vote is given to Soul Provider. The selection won well last time out and although this looks more competitive he looks the val;ue bet in an open affair under conditions that suit. Christian Bendix rates the main danger on his latest second behind Aegean Dancer especially as this longer trip looks sure to suit. Jalouhar won well last time out but was all out and he may struggle under his penalty. Of the remainder Beamsley Beacon is from a yard in form and could go well at a price but in a race that throws up more questions than answers for the winner we return to Soul Provider.
Jalouhar 15-2 (8-4) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, edged right close home, won at W'hampton 6f stk (7) pol in Dec beating Strathclyde (8-11) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Beamsley Beacon 6-1 (8-11) Led, headed over 3f out, led again over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Jalouhar (8-4) at W'hampton 6f stk (7) pol in Dec.
Christian Bendix 5-1 (9-0) Prominent, out paced 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Aegean Dancer (9-0) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs in Dec.
Comic Tales 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, led briefly inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Soul Provider (8-11) at Southwell 5f stk (7) fbs in Dec.
Faithisflying 13-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Preskani (8-7) at Southwell 7f stk (7) fbs in Dec.
Fenwicks Pride (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 8th of 12, 8l behind Secret Vision (9-3) at W'hampton 6f stk (7) pol in Dec.
Flying Dancer 20-1 (8-6) Outpaced, never nearer, 6th of 8, 5l behind dhtrs Lizzie Rocket (8-6) & Largs (8-12) at Southwell 5f stk (7) fbs in Dec.
King Marrakech (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Prominent, led over 2f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 5f mdn clm (7) fbs in Dec beating Fir Tree (9-0) by 2l, 10 ran.
Polar Haze 12-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 11, 3l behind Ardkeel Lass (8-11) at Southwell 6f stk (7) fbs in Dec.
Soul Provider (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Soon pushed along in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 5f stk (7) fbs in Dec beating Comic Tales (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Straffan (IRE) 4-1 (8-7) Went right at start, led over 4f out, headed no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Preskani (9-4) at Southwell 6f stk (7) fbs in Dec.
Night Reveller (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Dwelt, soon in touch, outpaced over 3f out, 9th of 10, 22l behind Lady Romanov (8-6) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) fbs in Oct.
Katie Killane 16-1 (7-11) Mid-division until weakened 2f out, last of 13, 11l behind Lady Algarhoud (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Polesworth 22-1 (8-7) Swerved left at start, in rear, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Preskani (9-4) at Southwell 6f stk (7) fbs in Dec.