held up in rear, nudged along and headway 3f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, went clear final furlong, comfortably
nudged along to go prominent, led over 5f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
midfield, chased leaders after 2f, went second 4f out, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, dropped to midfield after 3f, ridden over 2f out, soon faded
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, made no impression
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway to go second inside final furlong, kept on well
led, headed after 2f, pushed along over 3f out, weakening when short of room and hampered over 2f out, soon eased
midfield, took closer order and ridden 2f out, plugged on one pace final furlong
Alfred makes a quick reappearance under a penalty having won at Newcastle four days ago. But he’ll need to settle better if he’s to get home over this longer trip while Palazzo Persico beat Go Your Own Way over 1m2f at Chelmsford last time but is upped in class. Maiden winner ROCKET WARRIOR was a bit of a disappointment here on his handicap debut but pedigree suggests he’ll improve for this extra distance and Marco Botti’s yard is in fine form. Dr Hackenbush makes his handicap debut for a powerful yard and is not easily dismissed with headgear applied.
Alfred (FR) 9-4fav (9-9) Took keen hold, midfield, travelling strongly 2f out, soon ridden and headway, pressed leaders approaching final furlong, stayed on well inside final furlong, led close home, won going away, won at Newcastle 1m (5) pol in Nov beating Berry Clever (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Rocket Warrior (IRE) 5-2 (9-9) In touch, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Roman Secret (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f (5) pol in Nov.
Dr Hackenbush 22-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Al Mootamarid (9-4) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f stks (4) pol in Nov.
Quickfire 17-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 7, 5 1/4l behind Royal Tapestry (9-6) at Lingfield 1m (5) pol in Nov.
Dark Viper 12-1 (9-2) Raced in last and outpaced throughout, always behind, last of 10, 8 1/4l behind Miami Heat (9-6) at Kempton 7f (5) pol in Nov.
Go Your Own Way 9-2 (9-10) Held up in rear, switched left and headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on to press winner well inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Palazzo Persico (9-7) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f (6) pol in Nov.
It's Not Risky 33-1 (8-4) Keen, close up, ridden and weakened 2f out, 5th of 6, 17 1/2l behind Bust A Move (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 1f (4) hvy in Nov.
Asian Tide 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Royal Tapestry (9-6) at Lingfield 1m (5) pol in Nov.
Palazzo Persico (IRE) 3-1jfav (9-7) Held up towards rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, soon edged left, led inside final furlong, edged left and ran on well, won at Chelmsford City 1m 2f (6) pol in Nov beating Go Your Own Way (9-10) by 1/2l, 7 ran.