held up, headway and hung right over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, headway to track leaders half way, soon ridden, kept on, unable to quicken final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, hung badly left to far rail over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden halfway, every chance and not much room approaching final furlong, rallied inside final furlong
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led 1f, soon lost place, behind final 3f
close up, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed, kept on inside final furlong
short of room at start, headway to go prominent halfway, soon ridden, stayed on to lead inside final furlong
An open-looking nursery here in which we will side with recent winner Feeling Fresh ahead of Countrywide Comet and Mama Leo. Paul Green's colt was an impressive winner at Wolverhampton last time out and if he acts on the surface then he should go well, especially as the manner of victory last time suggested that a 6lb penalty would not be enough to stop a follow-up win. If however, the form turns out to be suspect, then it may be Countrywide Comet who can take advantage. Paul Howling's charge is not the most consistent, but he has shown ability and whilst his two wins have come in claiming company, he should not be easily overlooked. Wynberg has claims, along with Rich James who has shown glimpses of potential in the past. Mama Leo needs to bounce back to form but is a player if she does, however it is Feeling Fresh who is taken to oblige.
Santa Clara 16-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 10th of 13, 10l behind Elysee Palace (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.
Countrywide Comet (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Started slowly, always in rear, ridden over 3f out, never a factor, 11th of 12, 9l behind Caprio (9-6) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Wynberg (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Steadied start, held up, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left, effort approaching 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Angle of Attack (9-7) at Lingfield 5f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Ambrose Princess (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 8l behind Kryptonite (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Frammenti 50-1 (8-8) In touch, chased leaders 3f out, soon ridden, weakened quickly 2f out, 9th of 10, 18l behind Wiseman's Diamond (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp (6) pol.
Mama Leo 25-1 (8-7) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never nearer, 7th of 10, 6l behind Countrywide Comet (9-1) at Lingfield 6f 2yo clm (5) pol in Oct.
Rich James (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Gainshare (9-7) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Night Robe 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 15l behind Chrystal Venture (9-5) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Diademas (USA) 11-1 (9-4) In rear, headway 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 7th of 12, 3l behind Caprio (9-6) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Feeling Fresh (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Missed break, ridden and headway 2f out, led 1f out, ran on strongly, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Yankee Storm (8-11) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
