held up, headway approaching 6th, challenged 2 out, led briefly approaching last, every chance run-in, held close home
close up, led approaching 3rd, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
held up towards rear, weakened after 4 out
held up in touch, every chance 3 out, mistake 2 out, weakened approaching last
held up in touch, chased leaders approaching 3rd, weakened from 6th, tailed off when pulled up after 4 out
tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, headed approaching last, soon no extra
held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden to lead last, kept on well under pressure, run-in
led, headed approaching 3rd, weakened 3 out
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Young Albert, Rothbury and Hernando's Boy look the three to concentrate here with the confident vote going to Young Albert. The selection was a fair sort last season and was a fair fourth when last seen behind Here's Johnny, He enters handicaps off what looks a handy mark and under conditions that suit he looks the one to be on. Rothbury rates the main danger on his latest third behind Poker De Sivola he looks sure to have come on for the run and should be watched in the market. Hernando's Boy was second behind Traprain last time and if he does not bounce he is another with place claims. Idarah travels well in his races but often finds less than expected off the bridle Ouh Jay has won his last two races but will need to improve again to defy top weight and for the winner we return to Young Albert.
Hernando's Boy 5-2fav (11-4) Chased leaders, challenged 3 out, one pace from last, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Traprain (11-2) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in Nov.
Azulejo (FR) (10-12) Led and disputed to run-in, no extra, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Mister Singa (9-11) at Auteuil 2m 2f ch in Sept.
Heir To Be 13-2 (11-2) Chased leaders until outpaced 3 out, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Russian Trigger (11-8) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Nov.
Rothbury 4-1 (11-1) Tracked leader, effort between last 2, one pace flat, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Poker De Sivola (11-1) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Nov.
Michaels Dream (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out, 6th of 10, 28l behind Shady Baron (10-0) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Aug.
Young Albert (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, effort 3 out, no impression from next, 4th of 9, 29l behind Here's Johnny (11-6) at Perth 3m nh nov hdl (2) sft in Apr.
Dancer's Serenade (IRE) 5-2fav (11-2) Held up mid-division, pulled hard, headway to lead 3rd, hit 6th, headed after last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Esprit de Corps (11-10) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Nov.
Himalayan Trail 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, struggling from 6th, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Russian Trigger (11-8) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Nov.
Ouh Jay 6-1co-fav (11-9) Made all, clear after 4th, eased towards finish, unchallenged, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Jul beating Princess of Spurs (9-12) by 23l, 18 ran.
Idarah (USA) 9-2 (11-12) Towards rear, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on one pace from next, 4th of 11, 6l behind Roman Villa (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Nov.
