Always behind
Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, went clear, impressive
Never better than midfield
Never better than midfield
Midfield, ridden 2f out, headway into second 1f out, ran on but no threat to winner
Led, headed 1m out, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened
Midfield, ridden 2f out, kept on
Held up, ridden 2f out, some late headway
Chased leader, led 1m out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened
By Jove won at Chelmsford when dropped back to 1m2f while Tio Mio runs over this far for the first time having been in good form over shorter trips here. Sophosc found one too good over course and distance last time but SOURIRE SECRET returned to action with a second in novice company here and Robyn Brisland’s charge may be the one to side with now handicapping for the first time.
Cigoli (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out disputing fifth, soon ridden along and only one pace, 7th of 12, 31 1/4l behind Carausius (9-4) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Sophosc (IRE) 4-1 (9-13) Short of room soon after start, tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Eagle One (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Scudamore (FR) 11-2 (9-10) Went right start, in touch, pushed along over 6f out, outpaced over 4f out, 5th of 8, 28l behind Lord Torranaga (9-8) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Cuban Hope (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Pushed along in rear, ridden along 3f out, progress on outside 2f out, kept on, 6th of 12, 29 3/4l behind Carausius (9-4) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Limited Edition 5-2fav (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never involved, 11th of 13, 6 1/4l behind La Hulotte (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Sourire Secret 11-1 (9-2) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 12, 5 1/2l behind Desert Emperor (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Tio Mio (IRE) 11-10fav (9-6) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, headway entering final furlong, not clear run and switched right, stayed on, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Busby (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Race Card 8-1 (9-2) Dwelt towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 12, 15 1/4l behind Desert Emperor (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f stks (5) pol in Nov.
By Jove 25-1 (9-2) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, won at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Engrave (9-11) by 3/4l, 12 ran.