held up in rear, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead close home
mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms
in touch, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace closing stages
slowly into stride, driven forward and soon in touch, outpaced well over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never on terms
held up towards rear, never dangerous
always behind
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, some late headway, never nearer
mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never on terms
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, weakened well over 1f out
led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always prominent, led over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
COMMANCHE arrives in fine form and should make a bold bid for a hat-trick raised only 3lb having landed the double at Chelmsford last month. Brighton winner Essaka can effectively race off a lower mark with Georgia Cox’ claim taken into account and Canford Belle has been thereabouts over 7f lately. Placed the last twice, Secret Witness can figure again and Indigo Princess may do better now handicapping for the first time.
Divine Call 16-1 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, switched right 1f out, never involved, 8th of 11, 5l behind For Shia And Lula (9-2) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Essaka (IRE) 7-2fav (9-5) Held up, towards rear, headway on outside chasing leaders halfway, ridden to lead inside final furlong, held on, all out, won at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gd in Oct beating Virile (9-11) by hd, 12 ran.
Bonjour Steve 16-1 (9-2) In touch, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Horsforth (9-3) at Nottingham 5f hcp (6) gd in Nov.
Indigo Princess 50-1 (8-7) Held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Alyaa (8-7) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Feb.
Shahaama 10-1 (8-7) Held up, in touch, headway on outside chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Kashtan (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp fll (5) pol in Oct.
Ambitious Boy 16-1 (8-9) Slowly away, in touch centre group, ridden over 1f out, faded well inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 7 3/4l behind Corporal Maddox (9-9) at Chepstow 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Secret Witness 3-1jfav (9-7) Held up, in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Toni's A Star (9-9) at Bath 6f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Humour (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) In rear, kept on final furlong, never near leaders, 9th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Horsforth (9-3) at Nottingham 5f hcp (6) gd in Nov.
No Refund (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Headway on outer to lead after 1f, ridden 2f out, edged left and headed entering final furlong, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Dark Confidant (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Secret Bird (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Led, headed over 4f out, weakened entering final furlong, last of 12, 12 1/4l behind Bobby Benton (9-10) at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Commanche 6-4fav (8-12) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Multi Quest (8-11) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Canford Belle 8-1 (9-5) Prominent, led over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Dark Confidant (9-5) at Kempton 7f stks (6) pol in Oct.
Ross Raith Rover 50-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Red Trooper (9-5) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
