off the pace in mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, no chance after
prominent in chasing group, went 2nd over 3f out, closer and led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
soon led, went well clear 7f out, brought field centre to near side in home straight, greatly reduced lead and headed over 2f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, went 2nd inside final 150 yards, ridden and stayed on to lead final strides
off the pace towards rear, headway near side of group chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, weakened final furlong
soon tracking leader who went clear 7f out, pushed along and lost 2nd over 3f out, chased leaders, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
led briefly, prominent in chasing group, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up off the pace towards rear, headway far side of group chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd inside final 150 yards, no extra in 3rd
slowly into stride and switched left start, held up in rear, headway far side of group chasing leaders over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed final strides
Bunker Bay gained his only success to date in a four-runner race over the course and distance. DASHING PANTHER was clear at the furlong pole when tackling slightly further at Pontefract but hung right and was caught close home. He could have done without a 2lb rise but looks the one to beat. Total Lockdown was close behind and looks well handicapped at present while Coco Royale has been gradually improving and chased home a fancied winner at Kempton. Doncaster winner Ala Kaifi found 1m6f too far at Redcar and, with conditions in his favour, looks a threat to all.
Haarar 11-10fav (10-1) Tracked leaders, weakened quickly over 2f out, soon behind and eased, pulled up, at Leicester 1m 4f hcp (5) sft in Sep.
Ala Kaifi 4-1jfav (8-13) Rear mid-division, ridden 4f out, never in contention, 8th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Award Dancer (9-4) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Bunker Bay (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 9l behind Tajanis (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp (4) sft in Sep.
Coco Royale 5-1 (9-10) Close up in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway between rivals entering final furlong, stayed into 2nd close home, no match for winner near finish, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Mathematician (9-8) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (5) pol in Sep.
Damascus Steel (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, hanging left when switched right well over 1f out, no impression, 9th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Ectocross (8-8) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Gordon Grey (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Led, headed over 8f out, chased leader, every chance 3f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Ectocross (8-8) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Dreaming Spires 17-2 (9-9) In touch, pushed along 3f out, outpaced 2f out, ridden and kept on towards finish, 5th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Dream Pirate (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (5) sft in Sep.
Total Lockdown 13-2 (9-11) Held up in rear, going ok but plenty to do over 2f out, shaken up and headway over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 3/4l behind Baltic (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in Sep.
Luna Effect (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace entering final furlong, 7th of 9, 9 1/2l behind Roll It In Glitter (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Dashing Panther 2-1fav (10-4) Dwelt start, towards rear of midfield on outer, headway on outer 5f out, led 4f out, shaken up and went clear 2f out, ridden and hung badly right to near rail entering final furlong, no extra and headed post, 2nd of 10, nk behind Baltic (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in Sep.
