raced keenly tracking leaders, every chance inside final 2f, no extra final 110 yards
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, switched left and no impression in 5th inside final furlong
held up towards rear, some late headway, never dangerous
led over 1f, chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out,
well off the pace in last pair, headway out wide over 2f out, run flattened out over 1f out
never closer than mid-division
prominent out wide, led over 10f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced and beaten
always towards rear
steadied start, held up in rear, headway out wide under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, finished well but never going pace to reach winner
held up off the pace towards rear, good headway out wide over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach winner
raced keenly, soon chasing leaders out wide, went 2nd 9f out, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
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Morani Kali is penalised for winning at Kempton while Vertice recorded her first win after 23 attempts when successful at Newcastle. RESET BUTTON makes a quick reappearance having landed a more competitive race at Wolverhampton earlier in the week and is taken to shrug off the 6lb extra. Artisan Bleu finished runner-up at Lingfield last time while Batocchi went close at Newcastle and both can be given a chance in an open contest.
Morani Kali 40-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden and made headway to join leader at 2f, ran on well to lead inside final furlong, always doing enough, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Blazer Two (8-13) by 1l, 12 ran.
Das Kapital 20-1 (9-6) Dwelt in rear, pushed along 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 14, 5l behind Way Of Life (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Cafe Sydney (IRE) 4-1jfav (9-10) Slowly away, towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Sea Of Charm (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Little India (FR) 100-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, never on terms, 8th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Can Can Girl (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Artisan Bleu (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Towards rear, wide and headway approaching 2f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Way Of Life (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Ocean Reach 80-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway to challenge over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 7 1/4l behind This Ones For Fred (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Grand Pianola 11-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place 3f out, last of 12, 12 1/4l behind Aljaryaal (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Winfola (FR) 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Pillars Of Earth (9-7) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Shifting Gold (IRE) 80-1 (10-0) Off the pace towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Ray's The One (11-0) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Prince Abu (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Slowly away and pushed along towards rear, some headway on inside over 1f out, never involved, 6th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Forge Valley Lad (9-6) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Vertice (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden and pressed leaders over 1f out, led 110 yards out, edged left but kept on well, won at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Esspeegee (9-8) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Batocchi 10-3fav (8-6) Raced keenly, prominent, led 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd 1f out, rallied into 2nd again post, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Can Can Girl (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Donya (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Towards rear, modest late headway, no impression, 6th of 11, 14 1/4l behind Scarborough Castle (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Reset Button 11-2 (8-3) Tracked leader, led 2f out, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Eagle One (9-7) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
