A multiple winner in France, MOUNT HOLLOW took the eye with a promising fourth here on his debut in this country. He would have finished even closer with a clear run and today's drop back in trip will suit. He can score on his first start for Reg Hollinshead. Clerical can be given a chance on his recent form over 6f but has yet to prove as effective over today's distance and Piccolo Express makes more appeal having shown signs of a return to form on his latest start.
Justcallmehandsome 9-2 (8-11) Slowly away, behind, rapid headway on outside over 5f out to chase leader over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 8l behind Strike Force (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Spirit Of Love (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 13l behind Nacho Libre (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Craicattack (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and weakened halfway, last of 12, 31l behind Salerosa (9-7) at Southwell 7f clm stks (6) fbs in Nov.
Mount Hollow 12-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, some headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind John Potts (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Clerical (USA) 11-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Liberty Trail (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Lethal 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 12, 6l behind Final Salute (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov.
Colamandis 20-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra, 5th of 12, 8l behind Personified (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Sep.
Penrod Ballantyne (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Took keen hold in touch, headway over 2f out, soon every chance, hung left over 1f out, soon beaten, 6th of 8, 16l behind John Potts (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Guildenstern (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Sirjosh (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol.
Piccolo Express 25-1 (8-10) Hampered after 1f, took keen hold in touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Zafeen's Pearl (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Crystallize 20-1 (8-3) Broke well, soon mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, effort when hampered over 1f out, never dangerous, last of 13, 5l behind Marksbury (9-3) at Lingfield 7f app hcp 0-58 (6) pol in Nov.
Boxer Shorts 100-1 (8-7) Always in rear, lost touch 5f out, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Master Of Light (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Oct.
