midfield, ridden and some headway 3f out, ran on down inside rail to chase leaders 1f out, no extra close home
restrained towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakening when short of room just inside final furlong
tracked leaders, led after 2f, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, faded close home
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, ran on strongly on outside over 1f out, kept on final furlong, just denied
slightly awkward start, keen in midfield on outside, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, restrained towards rear after 1f, ridden over 2f out, some headway between horses 1f out, no extra close home
pushed into lead, headed after 2f but still close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
outpaced towards rear, ridden over 3f out, some headway over 1f out, no extra
midfield, ridden over 2f out, drifted wide over 1f out, ran on final furlong
held up in rear, ridden 2f out, some late headway on inside rail final furlong, never dangerous
pressed leader, close up when ridden over 2f out, headway to lead entering final furlong, all out
midfield, ridden over 2f out, chased leaders entering final furlong, weakened close home
NonRunner
The handicapper has taken no chances with ALDRICH BAY and raised him 12lb for last week’s easy victory at Lingfield. But an apprentice takes 5lb off his back and he looks worth sticking with given his rapid progress. Fashion Free has been winning over a mile at Newcastle but Splash Of Verve scored over today’s trip at Chelmsford recently to end a long losing run. Carey Street was narrowly beaten over course and distance a fortnight ago and Kingson wasn’t far away in third so both can figure again.
Aldrich Bay (IRE) 11-8fav (9-2) Led 1f, led again approaching 2f out, soon ridden clear, eased inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Bird To Love (9-9) by 7l, 9 ran.
Fashion Free 25-1 (9-6) Took a keen hold, held up last, headway when asked over 3f out, shaken up to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Broctune Red (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Carey Street (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Led, ridden over 2f out, quickened clear over 1f out, faded final furlong, collared on line, 2nd of 8, shd behind Plansina (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Star Of Wells (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 10, 8l behind Richard R H B (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Mr Dib Dab (FR) 16-1 (9-7) Led, ridden for effort and headed over 3f out, soon outpaced, weakened and struggled over 2f out, 7th of 9, 21l behind Bad Attitude (9-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Beau Geste (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, chased leader entering final furlong, faded close home, 6th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Pink Jazz (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Kingson (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden to chase leader 3f out, no impression on leader entering final furlong, kept on close home, 3rd of 8, 1/4l behind Plansina (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Golden Cygnet 14-1 (9-4) Midfield, ridden over 2f out, switched right final furlong, one pace, 5th of 11, 5l behind Pink Jazz (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Pilot Wings (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Awkwardly away, keen towards rear, never on terms, 8th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Exmoor Beast (9-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Aqaareb (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 10l behind Splash Of Verve (8-13) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Pallas Dancer 6-1 (9-3) Slowly away, outpaced and early reminders in rear, never a factor, 7th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Trevie Fountain (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Splash Of Verve (IRE) 10-3jfav (8-13) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, stayed on well, ridden out, won at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Mdina (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Corrida De Toros (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 13, 8l behind Oud Metha Bridge (9-9) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
