in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
in rear and outpaced, never a factor
led early, pulled hard, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway to challenge over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on
close up, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
with leaders, soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
Ted Dolly was still beaten five lengths despite finishing second here last time. Pim Street was beaten even further when runner-up over track and trip on her latest start with Cabuchon and Helmsley Flyer behind. Mister Marcasite and Arashi make more appeal on their recent placed efforts at the track but the vote goes to STEVE ROGERS (NAP). The latter steps up in trip for his return but is related to three middle-distance winners and Roger Varian's charge may well prove good enough.
Ted Dolly (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Angus Glens (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-65) (6) in Dec.
Helmsley Flyer (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase clear winner over 2f out until over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 13l behind Percys Princess (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-65) (6) in Dec.
Pim Street (USA) 13-2 (9-8) Held up, switched right 5f out, headway 3f out, chased clear winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 12, 9l behind Percys Princess (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-65) (6) in Dec.
Arashi 12-1 (9-9) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Topaling (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6).
Sheila's Heart 7-2fav (9-9) Chased leaders, pushed along over 6f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 11, 12l behind Canadian Diamond (9-4) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs in Dec.
Rainford Glory (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 10, 21l behind Here For Good (8-9) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Steve Rogers (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 16l behind Tercel (9-3) at Sandown 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Mister Marcasite 8-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, went 2nd over 8f out, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Dhaular Dhar (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6).
Cabuchon (GER) 14-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on, never nearer, 4th of 12, 13l behind Percys Princess (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-65) (6) in Dec.
Baileys En Premier (FR) 40-1 (9-0) In rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor, 5th of 6, 7l behind Dire Straits (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) in Dec.