mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, headway over 1f out, pushed along and kept on, no impression
prominent, headway over 1f out, soon every chance, ridden inside final furlong, held close home
tracked leaders, led 2f out, kept on and caught post
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
slowly away, in rear, soon pushed along, ridden inside final furlong, never dangerous
with leader, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on to lead post
towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, pushed along 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
led to 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
NonRunner
Hardly any of the field arrive in good nick in what rates the weaker of the two divisions of this contest. CRUISE TOTHELIMIT has looked in the grip of the handicapper on recent starts but has a real chance now eligible for this 0-60 contest and the best of his form would make him the one to beat. He gets the nod though confidence is somewhat tempered by his unappealing draw in stall 11. Dean Ivory and Robert Winston are a combination going well at present and Jack The Laird is definite short-list material on the back of an improved Lingfield effort last month and his only career success arrived at this venue last spring. Strictly Carter has claims but all depends if he's ready to roll on this first start since mid-August and Very First Blade is another possible. The latter is a course winner but he does tend to reserve his best for Southwell nowadays.
Cruise Tothelimit (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Bahango (9-2) at Newcastle 5f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Binky Blue (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, effort and every chance over 1f out until inside final furloong, weakened final 100 yards, 9th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Fire Diamond (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Jack The Laird (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, went 3rd towards finish until dropped to 4th post, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Fujin (9-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Indian Pursuit (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Close up, headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 9, 2l behind Lady Joanna Vassa (9-2) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Excellent Aim 16-1 (9-5) Raced wide always towards rear, 8th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Lady Nayef (10-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Angelito 33-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, some late headway, no impression, 8th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Major Valentine (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Mighty Zip (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, last of 8, 9 3/4l behind Colourbearer (9-9) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Strictly Carter 7-2 (8-13) Led 1f, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Red Invader (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Kingstreet Lady 25-1 (8-7) Mid-division on wide outside, weakening when hampered 2f out,, 8th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Jumeirah Star (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Diamond Vine (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten, 7th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Krazy Paving (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Hellarious 66-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f, 11th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Santorini (9-5) at Windsor 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Oct.
Rubheira 100-1 (8-7) Slowly away, in rear, weakened halfway, last of 10, 13 3/4l behind The Big Lad (9-5) at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Very First Blade 16-1 (10-13) Close up, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Castlerea Tess (10-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
