tracked leaders to 3f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out
mid-division, chased leaders 3f out, ridden to dispute lead and every chance well over 1f out, stayed on, not pace of winner
held up in touch, headway 2f out, quickened well to lead 1f out, soon clear easily
always behind
behind, under pressure over 3f out, kept on final 2f, never near to challenge
in rear, kept on final 2f, never dangerous
led 2f, led again over 3f out, soon ridden and headed well over 1f out and weakened
mid-division, headway 3f out to chase leaders, kept on for 3rd final furlong, no chance with first 2
mid-division, ridden 3f out, no progress and weakened over 1f out
held up behind, ridden along 3f out, never dangerous
behind, no headway from 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, kept on final 2f, not troubled leaders
held up in touch, under pressure over 3f out, weakened 2f out
close up, lost place well over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, towards rear, some late headway 2f out, never nearer
The toughest race has been left until last with many in with a shout. We will take a chance on Busaco, with Tiger Dawn, Selma and He's A Diamond all worthy of respect. John Dunlop's colt looked in need of the outing when a promising sixth behind today's rival Davenport. We should see a vast improvement this evening and can close at decent odds. Selma is from the in form David Elsworth yard and has to be given every chance on her all-weather performances this winter. Meanwhile Tiger Dawn is attractively weighted on the pick of last season's form and should be involved in the finish. He's A Diamond looks the best of the others as he showed improved form to finish fifth to Bobski last time. So an interesting finale and Busaco is a sporting selection.
Danger Zone 12-1 Chased leaders, hard ridden and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Elrafa Mujahid at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (H5) pol in Sept.
Rawaabet (IRE) 25-1 Held up behind, switched left and headway 2f out, stayed on, nearest finish, 5th of 17, 4l behind Banknote at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp gd.
Davenport (IRE) 14-1 Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead post, won at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp sft beating Knock Bridge by a hd, 17 ran.
Daniel O'Donnell 10-1 Broke well, led, headed over 4f out, remained prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 13l behind Oranmore Castle at Newmarket 6f 3yo mdn gf.
Lord of Adventure (IRE) 20-1 Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 8l behind Group Captain at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (D2) pol in Mar.
Selma 9-2fav Slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 13, 3/4l behind Jennverse at Lingfield 7f 3yo fll hcp (E3) pol in Mar.
Princelywallywogan 25-1 Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 4l behind Heathwood at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn pol.
Hawridge King 20-1 Help up mid-division, chased leaders 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 12, 5l behind Something Exciting at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (D3) sft in Sept.
Mickehaha 50-1 Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened and behind final 2f, 9th of 10, 10l behind Swift Oscar at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (D2) pol in Jan.
Ming Vase 6-1 Held up, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Doitforreel at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn aut (F3) gd in Oct.
Take A Mile (IRE) 40-1 Raced keenly, tracked leader, ridden and weakened inside final 2f, 9th of 13, 15l behind Restoration at Newbury 1m 3yo mdn gs.
Busaco 12-1 Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 17, 6l behind Davenport at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp sft.
He's A Diamond 7-1 Prominent, effort and every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3l behind Bobski at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp pol.
Bold Diktator 50-1 In touch, effort and headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 14, 9l behind Happy as Larry at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (D3) pol in Oct.
Dinner Date 22-1 In touch, chased leaders over 2f out, hung right and weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 15l behind Sirce at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp sft.
Tiger Dawn (IRE) 7-2 Slowly into stride, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 12, 17l behind King After at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (E3) pol in Dec.
Birthday Star (IRE) 5-1 Behind, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 10th of 17, 11l behind Davenport at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp sft.
Russian General (IRE) 14-1 Held up, hard ridden and no impression leaders over 1f out, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Mystic Lad at Lingfield 1m stk pol.
