chased leader, pushed along 2 out when not fluent, kept on from last for distant 3rd
mid division, pushed along and weakened 3 out
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out
mid division, headway behind leaders home turn, ridden and outpaced 2 out, plugged on from last
always towards rear, never involved
chased leader, not fluent 6th, pushed along and weakened 3 out
always towards rear, never involved
chased leader, ridden and outpaced home turn, weakened approaching 2 out
mid division, pushed along and struggling 4 out, tailed off
chased leader, ridden and outpaced home turn, plugged on in distant 2nd last when mistake, kept on same pace run-in
mid division, pushed along and weakened 3 out, fell when off pace at last
mid division, struggling home turn, late headway for distant 5th
made all, increased tempo home turn, well clear last, eased down run-in, impressive
held up, struggling 3 out, tailed off
held up, struggling early, pulled up after 5 out
always towards rear, never involved
Mascat proved frustrating to follow on the Flat but made a smooth transition to hurdling over 2m here two months ago. However, an easy win over further here 12 days ago should have boosted the confidence of RAINYDAY WOMAN, who can go on to better things. Paul Nicholls’ mare is also preferred to Norton Hill, a bumper winner on the track last month, and Crystal Moon requires significant improvement but Hiway One O Three may have a future and Exmoor Express had excuses last time at Lingfield.
Mascat 13-8fav (11-3) Off the pace in 3rd on inside, dropped to 4th after 3 out, went 2nd approaching 2 out, upsides and slight peck last, quickened to lead run-in, hard held, won at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (4) gf in Oct beating Right Destination (11-4) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Crystal Moon (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Midfield, mistake 3 out, went third approaching 2 out, made no impression, 3rd of 7, 34 1/2l behind Ted's Friend (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 5f (4) gd in Nov.
Designer Jet (IRE) 200-1 (11-4) Prominent, lost place before not fluent 4th, weakened after 6th, pulled up before 3 out, at Chepstow 2m 3f mdn (4) gs in Nov.
Exmoor Express (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Rear mid-division, ridden after 2 out, kept on one pace, never threatened, 6th of 17, 9l behind Sherborne (10-12) at Lingfield 2m (4) gs in Nov.
Farceur De Maulne (FR) 100-1 (10-12) In rear, mistake 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 9th of 14, dist behind Guerlain De Vaux (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 5f (4) sft in Dec.
Hiway One O Three (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced at 3f, kept on at 2f, rallied inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4l behind Benign Dictator (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m (5) gd in Nov.
Hors Guard (FR) 50-1 (11-4) Chasing leader when hampered by loose horse and unseated rider 2nd, at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (4) sft in Dec.
Iceburgh Bay (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Chased leaders on inside, not fluent 3rd, weakened before 3 out, hit 2 out, tailed off, 6th of 9, dist behind Young Butler (11-4) at Chepstow 2m 3f mdn (4) gs in Nov.
Just Stardust 50-1 (11-0) Close up, asked for effort 3f out, detached 2f out, weakened soon after, last of 10, dist behind Our Jester (11-0) at Ascot 2m (4) gd in Nov.
Norton Hill (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, ridden behind leading trio back straight, stayed on strongly final furlong to lead close home, won at Wincanton 1m 7f (5) gd in Nov beating Thelasthighking (11-0) by nk, 11 ran.
Per Vino Veritas 80-1 (10-12) In touch in mid-division, not fluent 1st, mistake 3rd, effort 3 out, no impression in 5th 2 out, 6th of 16, 23 1/4l behind Jpr One (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f (4) gs in Nov.
Raddon Top (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear, well beaten 3 out, 8th of 11, 30l behind Jetoile (11-4) at Chepstow 2m 3f mdn (4) gs in Nov.
Rainyday Woman 1-4fav (10-12) Led, clear lead throughout, never challenged, won in a canter, won at Wincanton 2m 5f (4) gd in Dec beating Head And Heart (10-12) by 11l, 5 ran.
Rock Of Star (FR) 125-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, lost place 3 out, jumped right 2 out, 7th of 16, 23 3/4l behind Jpr One (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f (4) gs in Nov.
Stoke Pero (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden 6 out, struggling 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Chepstow 3m (3) gs in Dec.
Takoda (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden and some headway start of home straight, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Norton Hill (11-0) at Wincanton 1m 7f (5) gd in Nov.
