in touch, not much room when switched right over 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, always behind
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, ran on to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, driven to chase winner final furlong
led, ridden and edged left 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
always rear division
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Magic Amour gets the vote in this desperate seller with Majik and Phinerine rating the main dangers. The selection was a fair third in a better race behind Hamaasy last time out; that form looks rock solid and with the drop in grade sure to suit he need only run up to that mark to score. Majik rates the main danger on his latest second behind Charlie Delta in a claimer but he has yet to win over this trip and looks opposable on that basis. Phinnerine is another that could go well on his best form especially as his yard are in top form but one win from 31 attempts is very offputting. Of the remainder, Spinetail Rufous is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he is hard to win with and for the winner we return to Magic Amour.
Eternally 16-1 (8-9) Towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, never a factor, last of 12, 11l behind Freshwinds (8-7) at Kempton 5f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Magic Amour 25-1 (8-3) Led, pushed along halfway, headed over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Hamaasy (8-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Majik 15-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, edged right under pressure final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Charlie Delta (9-11) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs.
Phinerine 20-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Rowe Park (9-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
The Leather Wedge (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Prominent over 2f, last of 12, 17l behind Tartatartufata (9-5) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Tribute (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Outpaced and behind, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on, never nearer, 4th of 13, 9l behind Gifted Lass (9-3) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs in Dec.
Princess Kai (IRE) 100-1 (8-0) Bumped start, in touch, lost place over 2f out, 6th of 8, 5l behind Mistral Sky (8-9) at Lingfield 6f clm (6) pol in Dec.
Spinetail Rufous (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Midmaar (8-13) at Kempton 6f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.