dwelt, mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, no extra
in touch, ridden and lost place over 2f out
chased leaders, challenged over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
led, headed well over 1f out, one pace
behind, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened entering final furlong
with leader, led well over 1f out, soon headed, kept on one pace
mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and weakened 1f out
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
always behind
slowly away, always towards rear
dwelt, always behind
went left starts, towards rear, stayed on from over 1f out, no impression
fly-leapt start, mid-division, one pace and no impression
mid-division, kept on same pace no impression
chased leaders, effort & weakened over 1f out
mid-division, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
September's Haydock winner Marine Commando could prove the best of Richard Fahey's runners with Paul Hanagan on board and Swilly Ferry makes most appeal of the Nicholls' quartet having slipped down the weights last season. King Of Jazz is another back on a more realistic mark, while Ancient Cross and Advanced are capable at this level on their first starts of the year. However, DOCOFTHEBAY has run well in Listed events on the Polytrack since scoring at Lingfield in November and racing off a 10lb lower mark back on turf, Scott Dixon's charge may well get his head back in front. Confessional had a below-par Desert Law behind at Ascot in October but they're closely matched if both are at their best.
Ancient Cross 16-1 (9-6) Mid-division, never dangerous, 14th of 20, 10l behind Sirius Prospect (9-5) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Joe Packet 16-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 19th of 20, 14l behind Sirius Prospect (9-5) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Confessional 8-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 1f out, weakened last 100 yards, 10th of 20, 4l behind Steps (8-10) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
Colonel Mak 33-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 13, 8l behind Alben Star (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Desert Law (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 10th of 16, 8l behind Move In Time (8-12) at Ascot 5f Listed stks 3yo (1) gd in Oct.
Nasri 12-1 (9-0) With leader stands side, ridden when groups merged 2f out, edged right and one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 8l behind Pastoral Player (9-1) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
King Of Jazz (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 15, 9l behind Smarty Socks (9-0) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Advanced 22-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 21, 6l behind Bonnie Brae (8-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp 105 (2) sft in Nov.
Crown Choice 8-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 10th of 13, 7l behind Alben Star (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Fitz Flyer (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Mid-division, losing place when slightly hampered over 2f out, 16th of 19, 12l behind Secret Asset (9-4) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gs in Aug.
Docofthebay (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Dwelt in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never near leaders, 5th of 12, 5l behind Libys Dream (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f Listed stks (1) pol in Mar.
Marine Commando 7-1fav (8-13) Towards rear, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 16th of 20, 9l behind Steps (8-10) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
El Viento (FR) 40-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, led briefly over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 22, 8l behind Bohemian Melody (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Elusive Prince 12-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 10l behind Sirius Prospect (8-11) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Sep.
No Hubris (USA) 13-2 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, keeping on one pace when hampered inside final furlong, not recover, 11th of 14, 9l behind Alakhan (8-10) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Sep.
Wildcat Wizard (USA) 22-1 (8-9) Raced center held up, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on, 5th of 24, 2 1/2l behind Pastoral Player (9-1) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Imperial Djay (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Slowly away, always behind, 11th of 12, 21l behind Xilerator (9-4) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Sep.
Damika (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 17th of 21, 12l behind Internationaldebut (9-9) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sep.
Johannes (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway wide under 2f out, ridden and closer 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Bajan Tryst (9-9) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct.
Star Rover (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4l behind Dorback (8-13) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Swilly Ferry (USA) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out, last of 20, 14l behind Steps (8-10) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
Sunraider (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Held up, headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 20, 11l behind Smarty Socks (8-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
