with leader, led 6f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd final 100 yards
led 1f, soon held up in mid-division on inside, some headway over 1f out, soon beaten
held up, badly hampered by loose horse over 5f out, soon switched left to inside, headway on outside over 1f out, not reach leaders
raced keenly, chased leaders, went 2nd halfway until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, went 2nd over 5f out until halfway, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway and edged left over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, went 2nd final 100 yards, no chance with winner
chased leaders on outside, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear, ran on well
held up, hampered on outside over 5f out, never on terms
stumbled and unseated rider leaving stalls
slowly away and hampered soon after start, outpaced
soon towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, hung left and no impression inside final furlong, never on terms
This is less competitive than the first division. Watheer ran well on his first try here in November, despite missing the break. He’s inconsistent but probably holds Billyoakes on the form book. AIR OF YORK has 12 career victories to his name but continues his slide down the ratings. He hinted at a revival here at the end of November and looks the pick of the weights today ahead of Bernie's Boy, unplaced here on Friday and better over 6f nowadays. Milton Road might need this so Dodgy Bob may be best of the rest.
Bernie's Boy 14-1 (9-4) Raced wide, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Almurr (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
No More Regrets (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up, never threatened, 11th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Seraphim (9-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Air Of York (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 6th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Sepahi (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Dream Mount (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Prominent on outside, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace when carried right over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Bee Machine (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Milton Road 7-1 (9-8) Tracked winner until ridden entering final furlong, no extra, 7th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Pudding Chare (10-0) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Watheer 12-1 (9-6) Never nearer than mid-division, 10th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Dodgy Bob (8-12) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Billyoakes (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) In touch, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Dubai Elegance (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Dodgy Bob 14-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Reasoned (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Bescaby 25-1 (9-2) Dwelt, behind, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Seaforth (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (6) pol in Dec.
Peters Pudding (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) In touch, lost place over 2f out, 11th of 12, 19 1/4l behind Reasoned (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Tintern Spirit (IRE) 80-1 (8-7) Led after 1f, headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 20 1/4l behind Almurr (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
