restrained in midfield, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on strongly down outside to lead entering final furlong, kept on well
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded final furlong
pressed leader, pushed along to hold place 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra close home
prominent, ridden over 2f out, still in contention over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
soon detached in rear, ridden and no impression from 3f out
Withdrawn
Final Voyage was beaten in a handicap before winning in novice company at Southwell and steps up in trip. Sweet Bertie scored over course and distance on his handicap debut and can go well again but another chance goes to SHIELDED. The latter has come up short despite starting favourite in both starts so far but the application of cheekpieces may bring the required improvement now handicapping. Apatite is another to note on her handicap debut and first start for Mick Appleby but Solent Gateway is the most exposed and steps up from 6f.
Final Voyage (IRE) 4-6fav (9-9) Led, headed over 2f out, bumped and led again just over 1f out, stayed on, clear well inside final furlong, won at Southwell 7f stks (5) pol in Oct beating Capla Dream (8-11) by 4 1/4l, 4 ran.
Sweet Bertie (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, led narrowly 3f out, quickened clear under pressure over 2f out, kept on final furlong, held on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f (4) pol in Nov beating Leopardo (10-0) by nk, 8 ran.
Solent Gateway (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Outpaced in rear, pushed after 3f out, ridden after 2f out and some progress, kept on well, 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Tilaawah (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f (4) pol in Nov.
Shielded (IRE) 15-8fav (9-5) Dwelt towards rear, pushed along and wide into straight 2f out, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Surrey Gold (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Apatite 11-2 (9-0) Close up, pushed along to chase leading pair over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 12l behind Liberated Lady (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f fll stks (4) pol in Nov.
Nagasaki Dream 50-1 (9-5) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Legion Of Honour (9-5) at Newcastle 7f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Red Right Sand (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Chased leader, led over 3f out, joined and passed 2f out, bumped, weakened, 4th of 6, 12 1/2l behind Pythagoras (9-7) at Ripon 1m (4) gs in Sep.