Held up in rear, headway to chase leaders before 2 out, ridden to almost join leader at last, ran on but always held
Midfield, headway to lead 2 out, almost joined last, nudged along, always doing enough
Chased leader, ridden 3 out, no extra
Led, ridden 3 out, headed when jinked before 2 out, rider lost irons, weakened
AMBASSADOR has maintained a decent level of form in three starts since scoring at Hereford, despite finding one too good on each occasion. He has more experience than Southwell maiden winner Peaked Too Soon, though Kim Bailey’s charge is open to plenty of improvement. It’s hard to make a case for any of the others barring accidents.
Ambassador (IRE) 6-4 (11-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd before 3 out, edged right before leading last, headed flat, stayed on, 2nd of 5, hd behind Olympic Conqueror (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m (4) gd in Jun.
Peaked Too Soon 7-2 (10-13) Mid-division, headway 6th, led last, ridden and stayed on well flat, won at Southwell 2m mdn (4) gd in Jun beating Awesomedude (11-4) by 3l, 10 ran.
Snow Leopard (IRE) 150-1 (10-13) Mid-division, some headway before 3 out, soon no impression, 6th of 17, 28 1/2l behind Minella Encore (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Unique Company (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Chased leaders on outside, weakened from final bend, 15th of 18, 20 1/2l behind Shanandoa (10-3) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Splinter 28-1 (10-12) Chased leaders until jumped slowly and lost place 2nd, behind when jumped slowly 4 out, tailed off, 9th of 11, dist behind Goodbye Stranger (10-12) at Newbury 2m (4) sft in Dec.
Algesiras 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 9th of 12, 31 1/2l behind Restandbethankful (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn (4) gd in May.
