reared and always in the rear
towards rear, headway when not clear run approaching final furlong, switched left and strong run to lead line
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, caught line
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on
steady start, effort and headway 3f out, kept on
soon led, headed over 2f out, one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
mid-division, headway over 2f out, one pace
broke well, prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out
dwelt, always in rear
mid-division, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
Mocha Java, Elkhart Lake and Pajada make the shortlist here with MOCHA JAVA a tentative selection in an open race. Pajada ran one of the best races of her career last time to be a staying on fourth over this course and distance, and although she is still a maiden in 34 attempts, this is a weak field and she cannot be ruled out. Elkhart Lake is trying a significant step up in trip after a decent fourth last time over six furlongs. She flattered to deceive on that occasion, and her ability to handle the extra distance is questionable. The handicapper has clearly felt some sympathy for Mocha Java, dropping him considerably in the weights after a winless run. However, he does know how to win, unlike his serious rivals, and a good fourth last time suggests he is ready to score again. Mocha Java may prove too hot for his rivals.
Abbeygate 14-1 (8-8) Raced wide, held up, ridden over 3 furlong out, soon weakened, last of 13, 39l behind Mozayada (8-6) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov.
Chiefofthemowhawks (USA) 40-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 12th of 13, 27l behind Moment of Clarity (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Hi Spec (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Mid-division, effort halfway, no impression, last of 12, 25l behind Crocodile Bay (8-13) at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs.
Mocha Java 20-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along to chase leader well over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Margot Mine (8-2) at Great Leighs 1m app hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Pajada 80-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, ridden well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Mr Chocolate Drop (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Rawaabet (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Keen early, led after 2f, ridden and headed 3f out, gradually weakened, 6th of 8, 13l behind Surprise Pension (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 3f app hcp (6) sft in Sept.
Amber Moon 33-1 (8-12) Prominent in chasing group, driven along over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 13, 20l behind Sabre Light (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo clm (6) pol in Nov.
Autumn Charm 16-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 13th of 14, 14l behind Megalo Maniac (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Nov.
Elkhart Lake (IRE) 6-4fav (8-8) Dwelt, headway to 3rd over 3f out, ridden and found little over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4l behind Double Carpet (8-8) at Great Leighs 6f app hcp (6) pol.
Ginger Minx (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, some headway on outside over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 24l behind Tuxedo (9-0) at Kempton 7f stk 0-55 (6) pol.
Honeycott (IRE) 40-1 (8-2) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 12, 8l behind Sinbad The Sailor (9-6) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Poppy Red 150-1 (8-12) Steadied start, always behind, tailed off final 3f, last of 12, well behind Surrealism (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gs in Oct.
Rich James (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Behind from halfway, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Jaconet (8-12) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jul.