soon chasing leaders on outside, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, led entering final furlong, soon hung left, ran on
off the pace towards rear, headway on inside 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong
soon outpaced in rear, never a factor, tailed off
led 2f, chased leader until over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, outpaced towards rear, good headway near side rail over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd final 100 yards, not reach winner
chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra in 3rd final 100 yards
chased leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened soon after
pushed along and chased leaders on inside, ridden inside final 2f, weakened soon after
NonRunner
ATWAAR missed out on a hat-trick last time but still went close over track and trip despite being struck into. She gets another chance and can confirm latest running with Murqaab, who was due to run at Wolverhampton yesterday. Meshardal has a bit to find with the selection on earlier form while Le Manege Enchante has just the one win in 32 attempts on the all-weather and both of Decision Maker’s wins to date came over the minimum trip. Falcao won a claimer over course and distance last year and may prove best of the rest.
Falcao (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Royal Dynasty (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Decision Maker (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Dwelt tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 3 3/4l behind The Grey Zebedee (9-5) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Atwaar 15-8fav (9-10) Held up, headway approaching final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Tattletime (8-7) at Southwell 6f stks (6) pol in Dec.
Picture Your Dream 22-1 (9-5) Held up and never better than mid-division, 11th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Dodgy Bob (8-12) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Classic Pursuit 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt pushed along towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 13, 6 1/4l behind The Grey Zebedee (9-5) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Bonjour Steve 12-1 (11-9) Close up, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 4th of 8, 13 1/2l behind The Crazed Moon (11-10) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Le Manege Enchante (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Rockley Point (9-0) at Newcastle 5f stks (6) pol in Dec.
Meshardal (GER) 12-1 (8-7) Held up in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, plugged on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 7th of 11, 3 3/4l behind I Know How (9-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Newgate Angel 40-1 (9-2) Close up, pushed along and outpaced halfway, 11th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Moneta (9-6) at Southwell 5f hcp (7) pol in Nov.
Pearl Noir 40-1 (8-7) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 3 3/4l behind The Grey Zebedee (9-5) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Adashelby (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 14 1/2l behind Motahassen (9-7) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Murqaab 14-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed and no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 4l behind Tattletime (8-7) at Southwell 6f stks (6) pol in Dec.
Grandee Daisy 20-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Axel Jacklin (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
