tracked leaders, ridden along before 2 out, soon no chance with winner, no extra when not fluent at final flight
raced in last and early reminders, not fluent 4th, soon became detached and pulled up
disputed lead early, led soon after 3rd, few lengths clear when pushed along before 3 out, extended advantage approaching 2 out and went further clear flat, comfortably
disputed lead early, headed 3rd, prominent when fell 5th
raced freely, in touch, hampered by faller 5th, well behind when ridden along before 3 out, never a factor
I Have A Voice may have been flattered by his third behind Tuddenham Green at Chepstow. The winner’s yard run Tying The Knot in this and he placed on the Flat last year, though later became disappointing. BALGOWAN couldn’t cope with the more-experienced Borntobealeader at Ludlow last week but stayed on nicely in the closing stages and this stiffer track should suit.
Balgowan (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Mid-division pushed along and headway over 3 out, every chance 3 out, kept on without troubling winner, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Borntobealeader (11-0) at Ludlow 2m (4) gd in Nov.
Chief Hopper The Anvil gelding out of Mind Story.
I Have A Voice (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, led, driven along before 2 out, headed next, faded flat, 3rd of 5, 7 1/2l behind Tuddenham Green (11-0) at Chepstow 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Jukebox D'eddy (FR) Fly With Me gelding out of Ultime Creek.
Tying The Knot (USA) 18-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, plugged on one pace, 6th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Nonsuch Lad (8-8) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (4) sft in Sep.
French Romance 80-1 (9-9) Dwelt, soon tracked winner, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 13 1/2l behind She's Got Bottle (8-11) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Sep.