mid-division, behind final 4f
steadied start, held up, kept on towards finish
towards rear, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, not reached leaders
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, one pace
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakend final furlong
in touch, ridden and weakend over 2f out
led after 1f, ridden under pressure when edging right, approaching final furlong, all out
mid-division, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
steadied start, headway over 2f out, not reached leaders
headed after 1f out, edged right over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra
always in the rear
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
Nonrunner
Prince Noel is chasing the hat-trick here and we will take him on with Charlottebutterfly, who is preferred to Cadwell. Prince Noel arrives here in cracking form and holds strong claims, but he sometimes appears a little reluctant to go through with his effort and if this becomes a battle then he could be vulnerable. Charlottebutterfly could be the one to take advantage as she looks worth another chance after being a beaten favourite last time. That was a disappointing run but her previous form would give her every chance here and she looks the value bet in the race. Cadwell has proved a frustrating character so far but this step-up in trip should see him in a better light after a woeful effort over 5f here last time. Kirstys Lad won well last time but he looks worth taking on under a penalty, and we will stick with Charlottebutterfly who looks the one to beat.
Greenmeadow 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 13l behind Majehar (9-2) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Zantero 50-1 (8-8) Steadied start, headway 2f out, ridden just inside final furlong, soon led and driven out. Disqualified (drugs) and placed last, won at Chepstow 7f clm (6) sft in Jun beating Mick Is Back (8-12) by 1l. Later dsq to last, 13 ran.
Tanforan 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, never a factor, 9th of 13, 4l behind Golden Brown (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Dancing Storm 10-1 (8-3) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 8l behind Ellen's Girl (9-4) at Salisbury 1m app hcp (6) gs in Oct.
George's Flyer (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly inside final 2f, 11th of 13, 9l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-6) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Charlottebutterfly 7-2fav (8-11) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-6) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Mighty Mover (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Led, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Prince Noel (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Oct.
Cadwell 20-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, never a factor, last of 12, 11l behind Silver Prelude (9-3) at W'hampton 5f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Prince Noel 8-1 (8-12) Held up, headway on outside 3f out, ridden and edged left approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Oct beating Mighty Mover (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Kirstys Lad 100-1 (9-7) Led, headed over 7f out, remained prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Oct beating Power Player (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Don Pasquale 14-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, good headway over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Sekula Pata (8-12) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Red Barnet 25-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, driven and one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 6l behind Grethel (8-5) at Beverley 1m stk 0-55 (6) gf in Sept.
Formidable Guest 6-1 (8-2) Held up, headway to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on steadily inside final furlong to lead final strides, won at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Always Best (8-5) by a hd, 9 ran.
