Stamp Duty has gone close here the last twice and is back on a winning mark. A first victory in almost two years could be on the cards if he can overcome a modest draw. Cloud Nine could figure back in a handicap but was only fourth behind Captain Sedgwick on Turf ion July, though is 8lb better off. Spring Beauty may still have some scope and Satchville Flyer should be thereabouts along with Joyful Dream but we’ll take a chance on HELLAVASHOCK. Alastair Whillans’ grey is 0-17 but ran his best race so far on this surface in a Newcastle claimer last time when facing a stiff task at the weights.
Satchville Flyer 5-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway on outside chasing leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Isntshesomething (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Sir Lancelott 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Bold Spirit (9-9) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Joyful Dream (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 3rd of 10, 4 1/4l behind Power Home (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (6) pol in Oct.
D'waterside 8-1 (9-2) With leader, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/4l behind King Kevin (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Sooqaan 8-1 (8-13) Keen raced wide towards rear, headway over 4f out, soon pressed leaders, weakened over 1f out, soon eased, last of 13, 19 1/2l behind Rock Island Line (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Nagamaat (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) In rear, mistake 1st, tailed off 5th, pulled up after, at Ludlow 2m (4) gd in Nov.
Captain Sedgwick (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, driven 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never troubled leaders, 8th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Loveatfirstsight (9-3) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Cloud Nine (FR) 100-1 (9-3) Raced wide in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 8l behind Ciaoadiosimdone (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Nov.
Hellavashock 28-1 (8-2) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Choral Clan (9-0) at Newcastle 1m stks (5) pol in Nov.
Stamp Duty (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead narrowly inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 11, hd behind Born To Reason (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Quick Monet (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 11, 9 3/4l behind Breaking Free (8-13) at Southwell 1m mdn hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Shadow's Girl 250-1 (9-1) Dwelt towards rear, pushed along halfway, never on terms, 7th of 10, 20 1/2l behind Delilah Park (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Spring Beauty 66-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 8, 8 1/4l behind Sexy Legs (9-2) at Newcastle 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
