mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, stayed on well
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, never a threat
in touch, effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace
in touch, effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure
behind, headway over 1f out, ran on, never nearer
driven forward soon led, set strong gallop, headed over 1f out, no extra
in touch, effort over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, never dangerous
NonRunner
LUCKY’S DREAM was having only his fourth start for new connections when opening his account with a victory at Chelmsford recently and Ian Williams’ charge should make another bold bid. River Cafe was placed at the same meeting at Chelmsford but was behind Champagne Rules and Cat Royale here earlier and the latter has subsequently run well again at Lingfield. Final Attack has been in good form over shorter trips here but Top Offer’s earlier success came over a mile at Newcastle and he was well beaten over track and trip last time.
Top Offer 22-1 (9-3) Mid-division, switched right and headway over 1f out, soon beaten, 8th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Whatwouldyouknow (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Desert Grey (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Behind, ridden over 1f out, never involved, 10th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Whatwouldyouknow (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Idol Deputy (FR) 40-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never involved, last of 12, 9 3/4l behind Whatwouldyouknow (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
King Oswald (USA) 22-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Whatwouldyouknow (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Dutch Artist (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Slowly away, in rear, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 4 3/4l behind Hidden Dream (8-9) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Cat Royale (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Close up, pushed along 3f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Your Band (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Astone Man (FR) 10-1 (9-7) Soon behind, struggling 3f out, ridden well over 1f out, switched inside and kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Solveig's Song (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Final Attack (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, pressed for 2nd well inside final furlong, no impression on winner, stayed on, 3rd of 11, 3 1/4l behind It's Not Unusual (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Lucky's Dream 7-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Boscastle (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Sea The Sunrise 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 15 3/4l behind Make Me (9-5) at Redcar 7f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct.
River Cafe (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Hidden Dream (8-9) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Born To Reason (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Earl Of Bunnacurry (9-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Champagne Rules 5-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 28 3/4l behind Nevada (11-4) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Oct.