held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on, never nearer
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on well under pressure
soon led, hard ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leader, led inside final furlong, driven out
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
behind, soon outpaced, eased over 1f out
M J WOODWARD was beaten over 7f in November but won both starts over today's minimum trip either side of that. He gets the tentative vote to confirm latest running with Ryedale Dancer and follow-up. The latter finished behind a few of these over C&D last time including Sally's Swansong and Liberty Ship. Wreningham and Miss Bunter filled the places in the same race and the latter makes more appeal today as she has more scope for improvement although Absolute Fun has tumbled down the weights.
Liberty Ship 50-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden 1f out, no extra, 7th of 12, 9l behind Sunrise Dance (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
M J Woodward 4-1 (9-4) Disputed lead, ridden 2f out, led well inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-62 (6) pol in Dec beating Ryedale Dancer (8-13) by hd, 8 ran.
Wreningham 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sunrise Dance (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Miss Bunter 7-2fav (9-5) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, soon headway on inner, staying on when not much room on inner last 50 yards, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Sunrise Dance (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Steel City Boy (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, lost place over 3f out, 10th of 11, 12l behind Bussa (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Ryedale Dancer (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, rider lost irons after 2f, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 10l behind Sunrise Dance (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Absolute Fun (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Outpaced in rear, never dangerous, last of 12, 21l behind Weetentherty (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.
Sally's Swansong 16-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 9l behind Sunrise Dance (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.