with leader, led 7f out, hung right and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, held up, raced keenly, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, hung right inside final furlong, ran on
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, always towards rear
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, raced keenly, headway on outside over 3f out, not clear run well over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, pushed along and lost place over 3f out, soon in rear
in touch, pushed along 4f out, weakened over 3f out
led, headed 7f out, chased leader, every chance 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
mid-division, headway over 3f out, hung right over 2f out, came wide entering straight, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble winner
WAKITA should open the evening on a winner and gets the nod with Tri Chara and Sion Hill also likely to feature. The selection has taken to the polytrack well after landing a very modest contest here in October and she could have scored in her native Ireland two runs before but jinked in the home straight when challenging. Its hard to know how good that form is with the winner yet to race again but this five-year-old should have too much for her 12 opponents. Tri Chara is given chances after his improved showing over a similar trip here last time. Not reassessed for that victory by the handicapper the gelding has very chance at a repeat performance. That said inconstancy has been his Achilles heal of late which is why the verdict goes elsewhere. Sion Hil for John Harris will look to dominate from the front and if that happens he should trouble the judge. That fact is vital though as in his last outing he was unable to get to the front and placed in third of 10 runners. That last outing was the seven-year-old's best performance since May and as well as having to dominant he'll have to give weight to his main rivals. Keep Your Distance is still a maiden but has shown much more in his last two starts when placing on both occasions in similar company. The latest was over a mile two furlongs at Great Leighs and the step down in trip will be in his favour. Red Current runs off a rating much lower than his turf mark where he won a weak contest at Leicester and has to be respected but Wakita is the selection.
Sion Hill (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Pressed leader, every chance well over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Tender Process (8-12) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Plush 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, raced keenly, held up in rear, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 2l behind Kirstys Lad (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Wakita (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Held up in mid-division on inside, smooth headway to track leading pair 2f out, led 1f out, pushed clear, comfortably, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Oct beating Victory Spirit (8-12) by 2l, 11 ran.
Kabis Amigos 50-1 (9-3) Prominent 4f, soon beaten, last of 15, 31l behind Trans Sonic (8-12) at Catterick 7f hcap (6) gs in Sept.
Kiss Chase (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Held up mid-division, weakened 3f out, 14th of 15, 37l behind Neon Blue (10-4) at Redcar 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Red Current 10-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind Gross Prophet (9-8) at Kempton 1m 2f clm (6) pol in Oct.
Tri Chara (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Chased leader, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Malinsa Blue (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Sarraaf (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 9l behind Brandane (9-1) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) hvy.
Keep Your Distance 4-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Darley Star (8-6) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Sceilin (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, raced keenly, ridden 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Malinsa Blue (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Welcome Releaf 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 20l behind Josr's Magic (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Sept.
Eternal Optimist (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Mid-division, effort halfway, soon beaten, 14th of 15, 22l behind Trans Sonic (8-12) at Catterick 7f hcap (6) gs in Sept.
Spume (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, no impression after, 6th of 13, 12l behind Mozayada (8-6) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) std.
