tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
restless in stalls, awkwardly away, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon every chance, ran on
in touch, ridden over 2f out, never nearer
led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on
Statu Of Liberty won at Newcastle in November and Geralt Of Rivia finished second a Lingfield. Hobson Point ran below par when favourite at Kempton but several make their handicap debuts with a chance. Of those, King's Gem hasn’t raced since August and Shot Of Love placed over track and trip on his debut for a new yard. But KATAR found only the higher rated Clipsham La Habana too good in novice company at Newcastle and may edge a tight contest.
Statu Of Liberty 6-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, stayed on same pace and no extra towards finish, 5th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Embrace (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f fll stks (4) pol in Nov.
Hobson Point 9-2fav (9-10) Edged right start, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Expert Agent (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Daytona Lady (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) Slowly away and slightly hampered start, off the pace in rear, headway out wide over 1f out, kept on into 3rd towards finish, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Betweenthesticks (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f (5) pol in Oct.
King's Gem (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Mustajaab (9-7) at Ffos Las 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Aug.
Shot Of Love 9-1 (9-7) Chased leader, chased winner over 1f out until hung left inside final furlong, plugged on in 3rd, 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind The X O (9-7) at Southwell 6f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Katar (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Close up, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Clipsham La Habana (9-6) at Newcastle 6f stks (4) pol in Dec.
Ignac Lamar (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Not much room start and slow away, held up towards rear, switched right and headway over 2f out, hung left and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Expert Agent (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Geralt Of Rivia (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Close 3rd on inside, pushed along halfway, outpaced 2f out, rallied turning in, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden and stayed on same pace, never any chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Huberts Dream (10-3) at Lingfield 6f (5) pol in Dec.