held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway when not clear run over 2f out, chasing leaders when hampered inside final furlong, faded
led until over 1f out, soon rallied, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leader inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, soon hung right, weakened closing stages
tracked leader, effort when not clear run over 1f out, weakened
held up, outpaced over 3f out, headway when not clear run over 1f out, never nearer
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on well
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, weakened over 1f out
slowly in to stride, held up in rear, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
slowly into stride, chased leaders, effort over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
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TIO ESTEBAN started favourite when making a successful raid over a shorter trip here last month. The Irish raider should go close again with an apprentice’s allowance negating a 6lb rise. Muraaqeb has placed in both outings since scoring at Chelmsford in August and is another to consider along with recent course and distance third Usanecolt. Born To Reason has won two of his last three outings here and carries 5lb extra while Elena Osorio and Sir Magnum are others with a shout.
Born To Reason (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, just held on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Lawyersgunsn'money (9-5) by ns, 13 ran.
Muraaqeb 7-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, headway over 1f out, went 2nd and hung left inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Arlecchino's Arc (9-7) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Mamdood (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Keen in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace, 9th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Sulafaat (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Pike Corner Cross (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, plugged on, 7th of 10, 7 3/4l behind The King's Steed (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Elena Osorio (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Brains (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
But I Like It (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Lady De Vesci (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Nov.
Usanecolt (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Triple Nickle (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Necoleta 6-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Mojambo (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Sir Magnum 5-1 (9-2) Prominent, went 2nd over 5f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Seaforth (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (6) pol in Dec.
Mr Frankie 20-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, wide on home turn, never a factor, 8th of 10, 11 1/4l behind Murhib (9-1) at Kempton 1m 4f stks (6) pol in Mar.
Clovenstone 10-1 (8-8) Close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Triple Nickle (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Tio Esteban (FR) 3-1fav (8-7) Slowly away, held up, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov beating I Think So (9-0) by 2l, 11 ran.
Molten Lava (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, tracking leaders on inside, ridden and one pace in 3rd over 1f out, lost 3rd post, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind The King's Steed (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
