mid-division, headway over 3f out, not clear run well over 1f out, soon weakened
with leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
not much room soon after start, in rear, not clear run on inside over 3f out, never dangerous
held up, headway on outside over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on
in rear and soon pushed along, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ran on
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra toward finish
soon prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway on outside over 2f out, hung left from over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, headway when not clear run 1f out, soon switched right and not clear run again, not recover
prominent, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
Dudley Docker, Imperial Lucky and Joyeaux are the shortlisted trio here and Dudley Docker is the selection. Joyeaux last won here at the end of June and although kept on the move since, he has run very consistently, rarely finishing out of the frame. he may just find one too good again though. Imperial Lucky hasnt won for over a year but was unlucky last time when denied a clear run over today's course and distance. He nonetheless finished in third beaten only a length and can go close here. Dudley Docker won well over the course and distance two outings ago and the third ran a good race in defeat on Tuesday to give the form a boost. he then finished a close second at Southwell and although raised four pounds, Dudley Docker is capable of returning to winning form.
Corrib (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 4f out, one pace, 6th of 12, 6l behind Briannsta (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Imperial Lucky (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Foreplay (9-2) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Hoh Wotanite 8-1 (8-4) Always in rear, 11th of 14, 4l behind Felicitous (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Sept.
Dudley Docker (IRE) 11-2 (8-6) In touch, hampered over 3f out, ridden and headway to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Jordan's Light (8-8) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Nov.
Winthorpe (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 11th of 12, 7l behind Premier Fantasy (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Greek Secret 10-1 (8-6) Chased leaders stands side, weakened final furlong, 10th of 15, 15l behind Bel Cantor (9-1) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Oct.
Joyeaux 8-1 (8-13) Prominent, not much room and lost place 5f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Shade Cozy (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Desert Lover (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, one pace, 9th of 16, 6l behind Top Mark (9-7) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
