slowly into stride, outpaced towards rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
mid-division, soon pushed along, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on well closing stages
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, stayed on under pressure, nearest finish
behind, headway when not clear run over 1f out, switched right, stayed on well
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on well closing stages
mid-division, weakened 2f out
behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
driven forward to lead, ridden when challenged over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride, in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Jacob's Pillow was third in a claimer over track and trip last week but this looks more competitive. Abi Scarlet has to go on the short-list as she's won eight times over course and distance, six times off higher marks than today's. But she's hasn't raced since May and usually needs a run to put her straight. SAVED MY BACON ran well behind Keep It Dark over 5f here last month and is equally effective at this trip. She is well drawn today and might be the one to beat, though Josephine Gordon's claim will help Llewellyn and Kenny The Captain is worth a market check as he's well treated on his form on Turf.
Burning Blaze 40-1 (8-13) Dwelt, keen in rear, never on terms, 10th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Afjaan (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Abi Scarlet (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Misu Mac (8-7) at Southwell 6f hcp fll (4) pol in May.
Whaleweigh Station 8-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Diamond Lady (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Alpha Tauri (USA) 20-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Spirit of Zeb (9-7) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Queen Aggie (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Raced wide, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 6l behind Russian Radiance (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Nov.
Seamster 7-1 (9-7) Awkwardly away, mid-division, outpaced on outside over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 10, 6 1/2l behind Soaring Spirits (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Jacob's Pillow 5-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and switched right over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Greyfriarschorista (8-2) at Southwell 6f stks (6) pol in Dec.
Kenny The Captain (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear on outer, never a factor, 9th of 12, 11 1/4l behind Spirit of Zeb (9-7) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Saved My Bacon (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Outpaced, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Keep It Dark (9-0) at Southwell 5f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Llewellyn 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Spirit of Zeb (9-7) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Age Of Innocence 14-1 (9-7) Dwelt in rear, ridden halfway, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no threat to winner, 2nd of 10, 3 1/4l behind Air Of York (9-7) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Coiste Bodhar (IRE) 6-1 (8-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Greyfriarschorista (8-2) at Southwell 6f stks (6) pol in Dec.
Bouclier (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Raced wide, in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 14 1/4l behind Afjaan (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
