led for 1f, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, every chance inside final furlong
in touch, ridden 5f out, one pace over 2f out
steadied start and soon switched left, ridden over 2f out, one pace
pulled hard, hampered and carried right on bend 7f out, headway 5f out, held over 1f out
prominent, carried right on bend 7f out, ridden 3f out, led 2f out, ran on and edged right inside final furlong
prominent, led after 1f, jinked right on bend 7f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden to chase leaders 4f out, switched right approaching final furlong, one pace
Hurlingham struggled off this mark last time out so is passed over today in favour of Maraca with Sanbuch another to consider. The selection came good when cruising to victory and making his reappearance today, he should be watched for signs of support in the market. The stable are in good form and with the knowledge that he likes the surface, this mark of 76 looks lenient. On the other hand Sanbuch's mark for his handicap debut (84) looks a tad harsh and whilst there is undoubtedly plenty of potential there, he may struggle to concede the weight to the selection. Hurlingham won't mind the step up in trip today and has place claims, along with the consistent pair of The History Boy and Prince Sabaah. In an open contest, watch the market for clues, but Maraca gets our nomination.
Hurlingham 11-8fav (9-2) Tracked leader, effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 7, 7l behind Ten A Penny (8-8) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Sanbuch 12-1 (9-3) Loose to post, outpaced, good headway on outside over 1f out, ran on to lead final 100yds, clear when hung right near finish, won at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Jun beating Cape Schanck (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Carson's Spirit (USA) 18-1 (9-5) Keen hold, tracked leaders until weakened over 2f out, last of 6, 7l behind Tembanee (9-0) at Salisbury 7f nov stk (4) gs in Sept.
History Boy 11-4 (9-5) Keen, prominent, chased leader over 4f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 5, 3 1/2l behind Sweeney (9-5) at Lingfield 1m nov stk (5) pol in Dec.
Prince Sabaah (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced well over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Eglevski (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 2f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Maraca (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway on inside 2f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on well, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov beating Arctic Wings (9-3) by 3l, 12 ran.
Homes By Woodford 14-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, hard ridden 2f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 7l behind Callisto Moon (8-8) at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
