made most until headed before 2 out, chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd 2 out, soon challenging, upsides last, led run-in, kept on well
held up in last pair, headway approaching 5th, weakened before 2 out
in touch, hampered 2nd, weakened 5th, behind and pulled up before 2 out
chased leader until led briefly before 2 out, lost 2nd 2 out, plugged on same pace in 3rd, no chance with leading duo
chased leaders, pushed along after 3 out, weakened before next
always towards rear, lost place 4th, soon struggling in rear, well tailed off
held up in last pair, poor 7th when blundered 2 out, never involved
raced wide towards rear, rapid headway on outside approaching 5th, led before 2 out, strongly pressed when hit last, headed run-in, kept on
Alottarain might be a popular selection given recent weather. She would have every chance if forgiven a poor run here last month when pulled up. But HOPE'S WISHES has at least won a race, albeit a lesser contest at Stratford on quicker going in August. Barry Brennan has booked the promising teenager Harry Cobden for the ride so she looks the one to beat. Actonetaketwo did win a couple of times on the all-weather so has ability, though her lack of stamina has been evident in races so far over timber.
Ma'ire Rua (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Took keen hold tracking leading pair, pushed along and lost 3rd after 3 out, weakened before next, 5th of 8, 31 1/2l behind Marracudja (10-12) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) gd in Oct.
Hope's Wishes 11-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, led 2 out, ridden before last, kept on well, won at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Aug beating Izzy Piccolina (11-5) by 3 1/4l, 12 ran.
Alottarain (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Took keen hold, held up in last pair, headway 5th, hit 3 out and weakened, pulled up before next, at Wincanton 2m 5f (4) gd in Oct.
Loukhaar (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, weakened before 8th, soon pulled up, at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in May.
John Biscuit (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Led and soon clear, 20 lengths clear 4th, reduced lead 7th, hit next, headed soon after 9th, weakened passing omitted 3 out, pulled up 2 out, at Fakenham 3m hcp (5) gd in May.
Rachael's Ruby 100-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, under pressure 3 out, never on terms, 5th of 8, 37 1/4l behind Thunder Sheik (11-8) at Kempton 2m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Actonetaketwo 100-1 (10-5) Held up, 9th after 2nd, well beaten when in view before 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Yanworth (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f (3) sft in Nov.
Merry Mast (USA) 20-1 (10-11) In rear, outpaced 4 out, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next, at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Columbanus (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Chased leader until 3 out, weakened after next, 6th of 11, dist behind Vexillum (11-4) at Stratford 2m hcp (5) gd in Oct.
