pulled hard, led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader until ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, not trouble leaders
always in rear
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway on outer when hung left from over 1f out, kept on final furlong
raced wide mid-division, ridden 3f out, not trouble leaders
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out
dwelt, raced wide towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
tracked leader until over 3f out, weakened entering final 2f
chased leaders, chased leader over 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, never near leaders
GUGA goes well round here and looks poised to regain the winning thread. He's been in good form of late and was touched off in a similar heat at Wolverhampton last time. He's sure to go close. Elusive Warrior won here last time and is a threat from a five-pound higher mark while Aussie Blue should appreciate dropping back to a mile. Postman also makes the shortlist.
Elusive Warrior (USA) 6-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, challenged over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 7f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs beating El Dececy (9-5) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Aussie Blue (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Led, headed over 6f out, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Elijah Pepper (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Guga (IRE) 4-1fav (9-10) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and headed close home, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Astound (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Postman 10-1 (11-2) Prominent, chased winner who was clear 3f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Scarab (11-2) at Nottingham 1m 2f am hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Sep.
Bennelong 33-1 (8-12) Dwelt, always in rear, last of 12, 11l behind Cativo Cavallino (8-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Rascal In The Mix (USA) 16-1 (9-7) Close up, led 7f out, headed 3f out, ridden and chased winner until inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Lord Of The Dance (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Stef And Stelio 9-2 (8-12) Towards rear, some headway under pressure over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 8th of 14, 8l behind So Surreal (8-7) at Lingfield 7f 3yo sell stks (6) pol.
Royal Holiday (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 15, 18l behind Franki J (8-5) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Full Victory (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, pressing leaders over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Croeso Cusan (9-1) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Know No Fear 25-1 (7-13) Hampered after 1f, close up, chased leader over 3f out until ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Fol Liam (8-0) at Lingfield 7f clm stks (6) pol.
Betteras Bertie 40-1 (9-0) Always behind, last of 12, 13l behind Aussie Blue (8-11) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sep.
Byron Bay 10-1 (9-2) Pushed along towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 14, 16l behind Naomh Geileis (9-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov.
Hilbre Court (USA) 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 8l behind Join Up (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
My One Weakness (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Dwelt, behind, some late headway, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 10l behind Northern Flyer (9-1) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
