slowly into stride, always in rear, well behind final 3f
soon pressing leader, ridden to lead and edged left 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, comfortably
always towards rear, well beaten final 3f
led, ridden and headed 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner towards finish
in rear, reminders 5f out, well beaten final 3f
took keen hold, disputed lead early, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
slowly into stride, took keen hold, tracking leaders after 1f and saddle slipping forward, edged right and weakened over 2f out
mid-division, went 4th and carried slightly wide over 2f out, ran green and stayed on same pace from over 1f out, no impression on leaders
Iconic Figure returned a beaten favourite at Southwell last time but his best effort so far came over 5f here in November. SANDACRES shares the same rating as the former and has been getting steadily closer. Jo Crowley's colt was third at Lingfield to the potentially-smart Bear Faced last time and should find this easier. Equijade is out of a prolific mare and, along with Secret Shot, is a newcomer to note for any strong support in the betting.
Secret Shot Sakhee's Secret gelding out of Vodka Shot.
Big Amigo (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Hampered start, always towards rear, 8th of 12, 15 1/2l behind Always Welcome (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Max Beddow (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, tracked winner until halfway, chased leading pair until ridden inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 8 1/4l behind Soofiah (9-0) at Kempton 6f mdn stks (6) pol in Dec.
Sandacres 11-4 (8-9) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Bear Faced (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Autre Princess (IRE) 66-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 18 3/4l behind Misty Lord (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Castlerea Tess 14-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Madame Barker (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Lowrie Assertive filly out of Miacarla.
Thatsthewaytodoit (IRE) Lord Shanakill filly out of Van De Cappelle.
Iconic Figure (IRE) 11-8fav (8-13) With leader, hard ridden well over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 7, 3 3/4l behind James Bond Girl (9-9) at Southwell 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Equijade Equiano filly out of Royal Jade.