tracked leading pair, 2nd 7f out, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on
raced keenly, led, ridden and pressed over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home
tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and went 3rd over 2f out until over 1f out, kept on in closing stages
chased leader until 7f out, chased leading pair, pushed along and lost 3rd over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
reared start, pulled hard, held up, wide on bend over 9f out, headway over 2f out, ridden hung left and went 3rd over 1f out, stayed on into 2nd close home, no impression on winner
keen in last pair, no impression final 2f
started slowly and awkwardly away, keen in last pair, pushed along and struggling in rear 5f out, tailed off
took keen hold, held up in last trio, hedaway on outside over 2f out, ridden and not quicken well over 1f out, never dangerous after
Nonrunner
It's difficult to know what to make of FELICE, who was a long way out of the handicap when springing a surprise at Southwell. She can race here with a penalty and, as she's lightly raced, she gets the vote to continue her progress. In Vino Veritas has one or two good runs to his credit but is still a maiden after 17 career starts. The Lock Master reaches his 100th run today and is looking for his 13th victory though he hasn't won since completing a hat-trick last spring. Rochambeau ran a bit better on fast ground at Catterick last time but Gabrial's Hope is still looking high in the weights.
The Lock Master (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway to lead over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, no extra final furlong, 6th of 18, 8l behind Sellingallthetime (8-13) at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Le Deluge (FR) 25-1 (8-12) Disputed lead to over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off final furlong, last of 18, well behind Sellingallthetime (8-13) at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
In Vino Veritas (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, challenged over 4f out, lost place over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 10th of 18, 17l behind Sellingallthetime (8-13) at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Christmas Light 33-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, well beaten after, 9th of 11, 18l behind Grand Liaison (9-5) at Doncaster 1m 2f fll hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Rochambeau (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Held up in mid-division, headway 2f out, pressing leaders inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Pertuis (8-12) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Gabrial's Hope (FR) 9-1 (9-5) Dwelt, held up in rear, well beaten final 3f, 9th of 14, 18l behind Tamayuz Magic (9-6) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Apr.
Highway Pursuit 125-1 (9-2) Dwelt, held up in rear, well beaten 3f out, 8th of 10, 18l behind Knife Point (9-2) at Catterick 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Stamp Duty (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Midfield, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 17l behind My Anchor (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6) in Apr.
Felice (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, led entering final 2f, ridden out, won at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs beating Frosty The Snowman (9-7) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.