mid-division, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, faded final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, went 3rd closing stages, never a threat
led, ridden when challenged over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, raced wide in mid-division, driven halfway, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on into 2nd inside final furlong, never reached winner
went right start, held up in last, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
in touch, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
hampered start, always behind
Seven of these have won over the course and distance. Time To Reason isn't one of them and he's 0-15 on the all-weather but he's run really well the last twice he's run over the track and trip. Toni's A Star completed a double over the trip here before finding 6f stretching his stamina then ran well at Kempton so he's on the shortlist while Royal Mezyan, though on a long losing run, is gradually dropping to a winnable mark. MIDNIGHTLY (NAP) doesn't have impressive form figures but she's been running in better company and this will be her first start at this lowly grade. She completed a double last spring, including over the track and trip, and is 7lb lower so looks the one to be on. Krystallite has a fine record around here but could just need this after a break.
Midnight Guest (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up in mid-division, pushed along well over 1f out, soon behind, 8th of 11, 12l behind Aguerooo (9-8) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Midnightly 20-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, towards rear, no chance when hampered over 2f out, some late headway, 5th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Union Rose (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Time To Reason (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Switched left start, held up in last pair, headway over 1f out, ran on well towards finish, never nearer, 6th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Santafiora (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Fethiye Boy 16-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden to lead approaching 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Mininggold (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Come On Dave (IRE) 22-1 (9-6) In touch, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Mininggold (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Tavener 16-1 (9-7) Set strong pace, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened towards finish, 7th of 11, 5l behind Aguerooo (9-8) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Secret Potion 20-1 (9-4) Held up in mid-division, took keen hold early, ridden 2f out, not much room well over 1f out, never threatened, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Soar Above (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Royal Mezyan (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Held up in mid-division, not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Archimedes (9-6) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Toni's A Star 7-2 (9-7) Went left start, tracked leaders, switched left approaching final furlong, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Spirit Power (9-7) at Kempton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Swendab (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Reared start and well recovered, chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 18 1/4l behind Turanga Leela (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Krystallite 11-2 (9-7) Prominent, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Our Man In Havana (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Nov.