Boy The Bell took 19 attempts to finally get off the mark but failed back in handicap company last time. This Ones For Eddy has proved better on the Fibresand so far but Zeffirelli won over C&D in March and could have a say in the finish. Athaakeel has the past form to figure but was less than enthusiastic last time and gets first-time blinkers. DOWNHILL SKIER won twice over C&D last year and produced a better effort on his latest start. Back on a winning mark now, it could be his turn today and he gets the nod.
Bel Cantor 9-4 (8-9) Led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression on winner final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Ace Of Spies (9-7) at Southwell 6f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs.
This Ones For Eddy 7-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, soon no impression, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Alpha Tauri (9-6) at Southwell 7f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs.
Zeffirelli 50-1 (9-6) In touch, hedway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Khajaaly (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Athaakeel (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Started very slowly, detatched in rear, never a factor, last of 10, 11l behind Dancing Welcome (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Mr Chocolate Drop (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Towards rear on outside, driven and no impression when edged right inside final 2f, 8th of 13, 7l behind Ice Cool Lady (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Boy The Bell 7-2 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on well, never able to challenge, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Cape of Storms (9-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Yakama (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Mountrath (9-1) at Lingfield 1m app hcp 0-62 (6) pol.
Downhill Skier (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Khajaaly (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Montego Breeze 33-1 (8-9) In rear, ridden halfway, kept on never nearer, 7th of 12, 8l behind Nisaal (9-10) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.
Ever Cheerful 25-1 (8-9) Chased leading pair, went 2nd over 4f out until 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 9l behind Taurakina (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Baraconti (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 12l behind D'Urberville (9-6) at Southwell 1m hcp (0-65) (6) fbs.
Gilderoy 12-1 (8-7) Behind, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 5l behind Mind The Monarch (9-0) at Kempton 6f app hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
