led 1f, always prominent, led 2f out, hung left well over 1f out, eased towards finish
led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on same pace
steadied start, held up and behind, never dangerous
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, no response, eased well over 1f out
held up in touch, driven along over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong and took 2nd post
prominent, went 2nd after 4f, weakened well over 1f out
prominent early, held up in rear, pushed along over 6f out, ridden 4f out, effort on inside well over 1f out, soon no impression
Polyquest should prove tough to beat in this handicap and he is nominated over Pearl and Bond Casino. The selection beat Bridgewater Boys at Kempton last time and she looks a filly to stay on the right side of. She is improving with her racing and the manner of her most recent success suggests that there is more to come. Pearl is making her handicap debut here and she is another who has a progressive profile. She should be suited by this step-up in trip and she can go well. Bond Casino was a close third behind Bank On Benny over this course and distance last time and she is running right up to her form at present. However, she is probably a shade high in the weights and she looks booked for a place at best. Global Traffic has got the form to make the frame but he appears to have gone off the boil, and a safer bet appears to be Polyquest who can continue her hot streak.
Vallemeldee (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, 7th of 13, 8l behind Double Banded (8-10) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Pearl (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Led over 3f, chased leader, led 3f out, held on well, won at Bath 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gd in Oct beating Ashmal (8-12) by a nk, 16 ran.
Global Traffic 14-1 (10-0) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 16, 9l behind Zelos (10-5) at Nottingham 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in Oct.
Polyquest (IRE) 2-1fav (9-1) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, stayed on well, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Bridgewater Boys (9-4) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Zefooha (FR) 16-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, challenged 3f out, ridden and one pace final 2f, 5th of 13, 7l behind Double Banded (8-10) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Iceman George 25-1 (8-12) In touch, pushed along 4f out, chased winner 2f out until no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 4l behind Perfect Reward (9-1) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Bond Casino 7-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, ridden to chase 3f out, kept on, denied 2nd post, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Bank On Benny (9-9) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Iceni Princess 50-1 (8-4) Took keen hold, held up in rear, no chance final 2f, 9th of 12, 12l behind Key Partners (9-4) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
