chased winner, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression when lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra in 4th towards finish
slowly into stride, behind, outpaced over 2f out, never near leaders
raced keenly, made all, pushed clear final furlong, comfortably
soon outpaced and behind, never dangerous
chased leaders on inside, driven over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish, no impression with front pair
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
chased leading pair, driven over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no impression with winner
Nonrunner
Lord Buffhead won over C&D on his penultimate start beating Chateau Lola and Deveze. The former was engaged to run at Lingfield yesterday but should figure if taking part while Sophie's Beau is not without a chance in this less competitive contest. NAFA posted a better effort when third over track and trip last time and must go close with a repeat. He gets the speculative vote with the remainder hard to fancy in a poor sprint.
Nafa (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Prominent, hard driven to challenge well over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Ballarina (9-0) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Chateau Lola 16-1 (8-13) Dwelt, chased leaders, ridden and switched right inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Sunrise Dance (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Hab Reeh 8-1 (8-11) Led, clear over 3f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 8th of 10, 10l behind Methaaly (8-10) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
The Jailer 16-1 (8-4) Prominent on outside, weakened 1f out, 9th of 14, 14l behind Amber Heights (9-0) at Bath 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) fm in Sep.
Prigsnov Dancer (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 7l behind Invigilator (9-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Sophie's Beau (USA) 14-1 (8-2) Raced wide towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression, 7th of 8, 3 1/2l behind M J Woodward (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-62 (6) pol in Dec.
Deveze (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Dwelt towards rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Lord Buffhead (9-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Dec.
Lord Buffhead 15-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along towards rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Invigilator (9-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Miserere Mei (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 8l behind Monumental Man (9-13) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Dec.