mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace
slowly away, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
prominent, led over 1f out, eased heavily towards finish
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leader, challenged over 1f out, one pace
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
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Several of these have a handicap mark and recent Kempton third, Kingofmerrows, has a bit in hand with Bithynia and Nuzha on today’s terms. Second Thought ran well for second at Salisbury on his debut back in May but a newcomer may prove good enough. Fiery Spice is related to dual winner on the all-weather, More Spice, while Highly Focussed is a half-brother to a Group 3 winner. Both are preferred to School Run but EXQUISITE RUBY is a sister to a winner and a half-sister to top-class sprinter Maarek and it’s Charlie Hills’ filly that gets the nod to make a winning start.
Alfonso Manana (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Went left start and slowly away, outpaced in rear, never involved, last of 9, 5 1/4l behind Coastal Cyclone (9-5) at Chelmsford City 6f mdn stks (4) pol in Dec.
Fiery Spice (IRE) Dream Ahead gelding out of High Spice.
Highly Focussed (IRE) Intense Focus colt out of Mood Indigo.
Second Thought (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, headway under pressure over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, finished well to take 2nd near finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Repton (9-2) at Salisbury 5f stks (4) gd in May.
Bithynia (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Led until over 1f out, soon rallied, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Chipping (9-5) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct.
Panther In Pink (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Rozy Boys (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
School Run (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly out of By Invitation.
Slave To Freedom 100-1 (9-0) Dwelt towards rear, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Six Strings (9-5) at Newcastle 6f mdn stks (4) pol in Nov.
Ventura Jazz 25-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, last of 8, 13 1/2l behind Red Gunner (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (4) pol in Nov.
Kingofmerrows (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace and lost 2nd final stride, 3rd of 10, 3 1/4l behind Medahim (9-5) at Kempton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Exquisite Ruby Exceed And Excel filly out of Ruby Rocket.
Nuzha 20-1 (9-4) Went left start, led, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, chased winner, one pace inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 3 1/4l behind Magique Touch (9-1) at Chelmsford City 6f (5) pol in Dec.
Oberyn (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon well beaten, 8th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Cajmere (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
