towards rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor
tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, hard ridden to lead well inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out
soon led, headed 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, weakened over 1f out
in rear, stayed on from over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division and keen, weakened over 1f out
in rear and pulled hard, brief effort over 1f out
in rear, good late headway
Kaveri gets the vote as the selection, while Writ and Buy On The Red are others expected to go close in a tough handicap. Buy On The Red finally got his just reward with a comfortable win here on New Year's eve and should cope with his penalty. The William Muir-trained gelding responded well for James Doyle and, as he takes a valuable 3lb off with his claim, the partnership have a solid each-way chance today. Writ brushed aside the likes of Prince Dayjur and Marko Jadeo when they met over c&d a fortnight ago and is a good bet to confirm the form in spite of being set to carry a 6lb penalty. Ian Semple's charge acts well on this track and, as he still has scope for improvement, he is fancied to be involved in the thick of the action this afternoon. However, the vote goes to Kaveri, who is bred to appreciate the surface and, having held her own against stiffer opposition in the past, she has a solid chance in this company. Obviously top weight makes life difficult for her today, but the Clive Brittain-trained filly is fancied to appreciate this ease in grade and further boost the coffers for her in-form trainer.
Kaveri (USA) 25-1 (8-13) Soon driven along in rear, some late headway, 7th of 11, 3l behind Saviours Spirit (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Nov.
Buy On The Red 15-2 (8-7) Led over 6f out, ridden 3f out, challenged inside final furlong, held on, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec beating Mandarin Spirit (8-6) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Chicken Soup 4-1 (8-4) Prominent, led well over 1f out, soon edged right, drew clear final furlong, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec beating Kildare Sun (8-10) by 5l, 9 ran.
Tyzack (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Prominent for 5f, 17th of 20, 13l behind Lincolneurocruiser (9-5) at Ascot 7f ldy rds hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Josh 7-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 9, 7l behind Dig Deep (8-7) at W'hampton 7f hcap (4) pol in Dec.
Erra Go On 12-1 (9-2) Always behind, 10th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Perfect Story (8-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Councellor (FR) 6-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Wavertree Warrior (8-5) at Windsor 1m hcap (4) gd in Apr.
Marko Jadeo (IRE) 7-4fav (8-8) Dwelt, in rear, headway over 2f out, edged right final furlong, one pace, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind The London Gang (8-0) at W'hampton 7f clm (6) pol in Dec.
Writ (IRE) 5-2fav (8-8) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led just inside final furlong, kept on, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec beating Foreplay (9-2) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Prince Dayjur (USA) 3-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden and oupaced 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Writ (8-8) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Danzig River (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Raced stand's side, held up, ridden halfway, soon no impression, 10th of 16, 8l behind Wanchai Lad (9-1) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Chief Exec 16-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, ridden, headway on outside 3f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Solo Flight (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
