held up in midfield, came wide to challenge over 1f out, edged left 1f out, stayed on well to lead final 50yds
chased leaders, nudged along over 2f out, held when hampered 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along to challenge 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
midfield, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
awkward leaving stalls, pushed along early, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten
led, pushed along 2f out, headed final 50yds
slowly away, took keen hold, always towards rear
midfield, pushed along 2f out, made no impression
chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong
missed break, always in rear
close up, pushed along over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
Hooflepuff returned to winning ways over a longer trip here while Eagle Eyed Freddie finished second over 1m2f at Chelmsford. Lockdown Lass and Caracristi arrive on the back of placed efforts on Tapeta while BARNBROOK BOY (NAP) returned a losing favourite when fading in the closing stages at Kempton. But that was the latter’s handicap debut and first outing since March and George Boughey’s charge can go close with that run under his belt.
Hooflepuff (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders on inside, going well when not clear run from over 2f out, not clear run again and switched right over 1f out, switched back left entering final furlong, stayed on to lead final strides, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Big Wing (9-6) by hd, 13 ran.
Banbrook Boy 5-4fav (9-8) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, held and stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 5 3/4l behind Always Fearless (9-9) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Ebury 8-1 (9-6) Slowly away, in rear, ridden and ran on stand side final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Bobby Joe Leg (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Ladypacksapunch 50-1 (9-8) Held up and never closer than mid-division, some headway far side of group when hung left from 2f out, never on terms, 10th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Afta Party (10-0) at Windsor 1m hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Bobo 22-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place halfway, 13th of 14, 19 1/2l behind Going Underground (8-13) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Eagle Eyed Freddie 8-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, prominent on outside, led over 5f out, headed inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Eltham Palace (9-0) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Dedenne 18-1 (9-9) Dwelt towards rear, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 10th of 14, 7l behind Going Underground (8-13) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Lockdown Lass 9-2jfav (9-5) Raced in last, pulled wide when ridden along over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Chifa (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Caracristi 16-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Going Underground (8-13) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Captain St Lucifer 40-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway out wide chasing leaders 4f out, pushed along and went 2nd over 2f out, hung left and led over 1f out until 1f out, lost 2nd and weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 14l behind Queen Of Ipanema (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Laoch Gach La 9-1 (8-9) Rear mid-division, ridden and well held over 2f out, 8th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Hurstwood (9-2) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
