held up in touch, ridden when hampered briefly on bend before 2 out, stayed on same pace
held up, headway 3 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on same pace flat
prominent, every chance approaching 3 out, weakened well before 2 out
mid-division, no headway from 3 out
held up in touch, ridden and slightly outpaced approaching 2 out, kept on flat
mid-division, never dangerous
always towards rear
held up in touch, ridden after 3 out, slightly outpaced before 2 out where not fluent, kept on flat
held up in touch, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, headway 5th, hit 2 out, every chance flat, held near finish
with leader, led 4th, headed 3 out, still every chance when mistake 2 out, weakened towards finish
led to 4th, weakened before 3 out
held up, fell 3 out
held up and behind, hit 3rd, some headway 5th, lost place and no impression from 3 out
mid-division, headway 4th, weakened after 3 out
held up towards rear, pushed along 5th, not clear run on bend after 3 out, never near leaders
mid-division, not fluent 3rd, soon lost place, no danger after
held up in touch, led 3 out, ridden after 2 out, driven out
prominent from 2nd, weakened 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Nonrunner
The selection, Leo's Lucky Star, Glad Big and Ede's are the three that immediately stand out in this field. Ede's is due to race from an 8lb higher mark in future following his win at Plumpton but that wasn't the strongest race in the calendar and it's easy enough to put a line through him today. Chicago Alley, Sir Rique, Rawdon , Faversham and Brigadore also merit a second look but none have really shown enough and we'll concentrate on the market leaders. Glad Big will have to race from a 15lb higher mark in future and did win very easily at Wetherby but he will hopefully make the market for our selection. Leo's Lucky Star was a smart performer on the level but fell on his first three runs over obstacles. His owners sent him to the Pipe yard following his reappearance at Newbury where he didn't run too badly and he made a pleasing introduction behind a handicap snip at Kempton. He's 5lbs higher but still looks leniently treated on his Flat form, he's entitled to improve for that run and could be a horse to follow. This more testing circuit is a concern but we'll take Leo's Lucky Star to shine.
King Cyrus (IRE) 11-4fav (11-7) Tracked leader, one pace from 2 out, 4th of 9, 7l behind Jazz Dance (11-10) at Southwell 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jan.
Leo's Lucky Star (USA) 13-2 (10-6) Held up behind, good headway after 3 out, went 2nd approaching last, not reach winner, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Fredensborg (11-9) at Kempton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Brigadore (USA) 16-1 (10-8) Prominent, not fluent 1st, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 12, well behind Fredensborg (11-9) at Kempton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Sir Rique (FR) 12-1 (10-9) Held up, ridden and headway after 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 12, well behind Fredensborg (11-9) at Kempton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Rawdon (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Always in rear, tailed off, 8th of 15, well behind Souriceau (10-7) at Folkestone 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) hvy in Jan.
Command Marshal (FR) 15-2 (11-3) Chased clear leader until approaching 4th, 2nd again 5th, led 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakening when fell 2 out in race won by Stravara (11-11) at Warwick 2m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs, 12 ran.
Wishes Or Watches (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace, 6th of 11, 31l behind Miss Midnight (10-3) at Wincanton 2m cnd nov hcp hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Eumene (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Towards rear, weakened 6th and pulled up at the last in race won by Royal Prodigy (9-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Nov, 8 ran.
Faversham 7-1co-fav (11-7) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders when hit 3 out, weakened approaching next, 11th of 20, 28l behind Random Native (11-9) at Doncaster 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Jan.
Glad Big (GER) 5-2fav (11-6) In rear, headway approaching 3 out, led approaching 2 out, clear approaching last, won at Wetherby 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs beating Oleolat (10-13) by 11l, 8 ran.
Psychiatrist 20-1 (11-5) Chased leaders until 5th, soon behind, 9th of 14, 37l behind Mous Of Men (11-12) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jan.
Sir Night (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Led, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 18l behind Sculastic (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Dec.
Chicago Alley 16-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden 6th, soon weakened, 11th of 16, well behind Katess (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.
Loom (GER) 20-1 (10-8) Led, jumped left 1st, clear when ran out at the 3rd in race won by Sir Peter (10-11) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan, 14 ran.
Laconicos (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Held up mid-division, took closer order 4th, ridden to chase winner 2 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Little Jimbob (11-9) at Fakenham 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Oct.
Theflyingscottie 40-1 (10-0) Behind from 4th, 5th of 12, 45l behind Fredensborg (11-9) at Kempton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Dancing Partner (USA) 200-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, ridden after 5th, weakened approaching 3 out, 12th of 16, 47l behind Rippling Ring (11-3) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Ede's 16-1 (10-8) Always prominent, led 2 out, ridden out, won at Plumpton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft beating Spider Boy (10-11) by 3l, 14 ran.
Scott 100-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, behind from 6th, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Axinit (10-11) at Hereford 2m 4f clm hdl (5) gs.
Raise Your Game (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, hit 4th, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, weakened after next, 9th of 18, 33l behind Munching Mike (10-5) at Kempton 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
