chased leader over 5f out until over 4f out, ridden 2f out, weakened from over 1f out
slowly away, in rear, hampered over 1f out, no headway
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
chased leaders, going well 2f out, edged left and went 2nd over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, led 4f out, ridden 2f out, headed well inside final furlong
chased leaders, lost place over 4f out, edged left and effort inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, lost place 5f out, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on same pace
broke sharply and led 2f, ridden 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong
always in rear
held up towards rear, never dangerous
2nd early, chased leaders, not clear run over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong with threatening to get on terms
A couple of these went close on the Polytrack last time. Charles Le Brun just missed out at Kempton but LITTLE FLOOZIE finished runner-up in what looked a stronger sprint at Lingfield a fortnight ago and Brett Johnson’s filly gets the vote to go one better. Swanton Blue and Choosey are both back on winning marks and preferred to Eldelbar while Tomorrowland has the most scope now handicapping for the first time.
Tomorrowland (IRE) 10-3 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, no impact from over 2f out, 5th of 6, 6 1/2l behind Passional (9-0) at Southwell 5f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Hard Solution 28-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, 7th of 10, 6 1/2l behind You're Cool (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Choosey (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, still in rear entering final furlong, switched wide and ran on close home, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind A Go Go (9-6) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Eldelbar (SPA) 9-1 (9-3) Went left start, held up in mid-division, headway and edged left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Deolali (9-8) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Swanton Blue (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd final 110 yards until no extra in 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 10, 4 3/4l behind It Must Be Faith (9-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Valentine Blues (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Close up, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Sir Hector (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Charles Le Brun 10-11fav (9-7) Mid-division on inside, headway when not clear run and switched right to inside over 1f out, squeezed through and ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd post, just failed, unlucky, 2nd of 11, shd behind Amnaa (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Little Floozie 80-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Spreadsheet (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Cool Strutter (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Trouser The Cash (9-6) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Shortbackandsides (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never near leaders, 9th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Vitesse Du Son (8-8) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Darwina 40-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Bobby Joe Leg (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Toolmaker 80-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Wild Flower (8-11) at Chepstow 5f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
