chased leaders, led entering final furlong, pressed and rider got whip knocked out of hand by winner, soon headed, no extra towards finish
behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
led early, chased leaders, soon ridden, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, rallied to regain lead towards finish
close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, outpaced halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, outpaced over 3f out
DECISION MAKER is well clear of the others with a handicap rating and came up against higher-rated horses when fourth in a maiden at Newcastle last time. A first-time tongue-tie could make all the difference in this and Roy Bowring’s charge gets the nod. Gustavo Fring is less exposed and finished runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton recently. He looks the main threat given Angel Palanas should have done better when behind fourth-placed Excellent World over track and trip during the week and the rest are even harder to fancy.
Decision Maker (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Keen tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Bobby Joe Leg (9-5) at Newcastle 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Eye Burner 150-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, lost place 3f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 37 3/4l behind Karijini (9-0) at Chelmsford City 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Gettin' Lucky 16-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on and no impression, lost 2nd place inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Ghaseedah (9-0) at Southwell 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Gustavo Fring (IRE) 11-4 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Delilah Park (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Chillililli 40-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 15l behind Pearl Acclaim (9-6) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Dramatic Voice 100-1 (8-10) Led after 1f, ridden and headed entering final 2f, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 11, 16 1/4l behind Wild Flower (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Excellent World (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on final furlong, 4th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Pearl Acclaim (9-6) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Joshlee (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 12 3/4l behind Mercury (9-3) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (7) pol in Dec.
Angel Palanas 10-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, 7th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Pearl Acclaim (8-11) at Southwell 5f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Jakeboy 28-1 (9-5) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 16 3/4l behind Star Quality (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.