always prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, readily
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on well, never reached winner
always behind, under pressure 2f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, soon under pressure, chased leaders entering final furlong, kept on same pace
led, driven and headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace close home
mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Both Shayla and Christmas Light are having their first outings since October while Collateral Damage and Master Of Dance are getting no closer despite slipping down the weights. Only one victory since 2008 doesn't boost confidence in Georgebernardshaw's chances but Brown Pete is not without a shout if handling the heavy ground. HIGH RESOLUTION will need to step up on last month's fourth over C&D but is 9lb lower today including an apprentice's claim and gets the tentative vote as his three wins to date came at this track.
Collateral Damage (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, switched left and headway over 1f out, stayed on, never nearer, 8th of 15, 5l behind Horatio Carter (9-12) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Master Of Dance (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) In touch, headway over 3f out, chased leading pair over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Goninodaethat (9-3) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Goal (IRE) 66-1 (9-11) Headway to lead 9f out, clear 7f out until over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 19l behind Tis Rock 'n' Roll (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Christmas Light 9-2 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased leading pair from well over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Valantino Oyster (9-1) at Redcar 1m 2f sell stks (6) gd in Oct.
High Resolution 18-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, faded over 1f out, 4th of 7, 9l behind Gala Casino Star (9-3) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Georgebernardshaw (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Held up, headway 6f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Join Up (9-1) at Warwick 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Jun.
Brown Pete (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 11, 5l behind Toga Tiger (8-6) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Shayla 14-1 (9-1) Behind, pushed along over 4f out, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 21l behind Makbullet (8-9) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.