mid-division, lost place 3 out, soon weakened
with leader, lost place 3 out, soon weakened
raced keenly in touch, led before 7th, made rest, ridden and stayed on well from 2 out
in touch, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression
in touch, effort after 3 out, kept on same pace from next
chased leaders, weakened 3 out, behind when pulled up before next
always behind
raced keenly, held up, some headway 3 out, weakened from next
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, weakened from next
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
soon behind, lost touch 6th, pulled up before next
tracked leaders, went 2nd before 2 out, soon ridden and kept on same pace, no impression
behind, effort to chase leaders 3 out, 3rd and outpaced when blundered next, no extra
led to before 7th, soon lost place and behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
Despite a hard-fought success last time, the step back up in trip means that QUINTE DU CHATELET is an attractive proposition in search of his hat-trick, while Haveyouseenme and Comehomequietly are respected in opposition. The David Pipe-trained pick won easily over three miles before being dropped back to two last time and still having enough speed to win at Leicester. The handicapper didn't miss that and he has gone up 9lbs for today's race, but he remains unexposed when there is a test of stamina like today's and we will stick with him. Haveyouseenme has been brought along steadily by Nigel Twiston-Davies, who has a had a lean time of things, bad weather or not. His seven-year-old acts with cut and stays this far and a decent run would not surprise. Comehomequietly won't mind the ground and ran well in defeat to Galaxy Rock at Ffos Las in December. A 2lb rise for that looks fair enough and he can go well. Parlesotho loves some cut and if able to reproduce his best he would have claims here in first-time headgear, though on recent evidence it will have to have a big effect for him to win. Stablemate Mount Helicon has the potential for significant improvement for this step up in trip, as he stays 1m 4f on the flat, and he also acts with cut. He is feared, but Quinte Du Chatelet is the one to beat.
Parlesotho (FR) 14-1 (11-7) Held up in touch, hit 4th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 10th of 13, well behind Shadow Dancer (11-11) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Dec.
Quinte du Chatelet (FR) 15-8fav (12-4) Made all, clear 2 out, driven out, won at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Dec beating Quick Live (11-0) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Have You Seen Me (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Led and raced keen, ridden approaching last, headed flat, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Near The Water (10-11) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft.
Comehomequietly (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders 6th, led 3 out, ridden next, headed before last, weakened flat, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Galaxy Rock (11-1) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Dec.
Mount Helicon 11-4fav (11-9) Held up towards rear, headway after 5th, challenged 2 out, one pace last, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Viable (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Nov.
Kavatcha (FR) 9-2 (11-12) Led, headed 8th, led again 3 out, ridden when headed approaching 2 out and weakened, 5th of 7, 36l behind Pocket Aces (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 5f nov hdl (3) sft in Jan '08.
Hi Dancer 4-1 (11-1) Held up in touch, went 2nd 9th, challenged 3 out, kept on and every chance until ridden and once pace when hung right between last 2, lost place last, no extra, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Spring Breeze (11-9) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Nov.
Indefensible (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, led 3 out, 3 lengths clear approaching last, weakened and headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Tampa Boy (11-6) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Mars Rock (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Prominent, jumped right 2nd and 3rd, ridden to press leader 3 out, weakened soon after next, 9th of 13, well behind Shadow Dancer (11-11) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Dec.
Dundock 9-1 (10-2) Mid-division, effort 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, weakened flat, 8th of 12, 20l behind Glingerbank (11-0) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Nov.
Zephyros (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, 4th 3 out, moderate 5th approaching straight, soon no impression, 5th of 17, 35l behind Lough Ferrib (11-7) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Sep.
King Mak 10-1 (10-11) Led, headed approaching 2 out, kept on to press winner and every chance until ridden and no extra flat, 2nd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Deep Reflection (10-8) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Konigsbote (GER) 20-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, mistake 4th, ridden 6th, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 45l behind Power Shared (10-6) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Dec.
Fongoli 12-1 (11-5) With leader, hampered 3rd, ridden 5th, weakened next, 4th of 9, 31l behind Evening Sunset (11-5) at Fakenham 2m juv fll nov hdl (3yo) (4) gd in Nov.
