prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, finished strongly, not reach leaders
always in rear, wide straight 3f out, never a factor
held up, strong run inside final furlong, gaining near finish
tracked leaders, effort well over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
held up, stayed on final furlong, finished well
held up in touch, ridden and no extra over 1f out
made virtually all, pressed over 1f out, ran on
held up, stayed on from over 1f out, not troubled leaders
prominent 2f out, ridden and no extra final furlong
in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
Nonrunner
Pauvic is a sporting selection; while Figaro Flyer, Linda Green and Witchry all have sound claims and are shortlisted as the best alternatives. Witchry has run several good races in defeat of late and, as the handicapper has been slow to react with him, he could be well treated on these terms. He is one to seriously consider if he is backed before the off. Linda Green is consistent and is sure to run her race. However, she has never won off a mark this high before and a career best effort is required. Figaro Flyer has a habit of popping in when least expected and, considering that he won off 87 around this time last year, his rating of 74 cuts him plenty of slack. Even so, Middleham raider Pauvic makes a touch more appeal from a betting perspective, as he comes here a much fresher horse. The three-year-old has shown a liking for racing on the All Weather and, as a rare runner for Anne Duffield at this time of year; it will come as no surprise to see him at least pay for the travelling expenses down from North Yorkshire.
Russian Rocket (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden halfway, soon lost place, 8th of 10, 10l behind Grand Show (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Sept.
Sun Catcher (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, slightly outpaced over 2f out, stayed on again final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 12, 3/4l behind Linda Green (8-8) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead post, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Hello Man (8-8) by a hd, 12 ran.
Effective 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, pressed winner until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Waterside (9-2) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Kingscross 10-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 8l behind Mandarin Spirit (8-13) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Linda Green 9-2 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 2l behind Figaro Flyer (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Witchry 10-3 (8-13) Mid-division, effort 2f out, kept on, 5th of 13, 4l behind Tartatartufata (8-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Pauvic (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Led overall far side group, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 17, 3l behind Antica (9-7) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Apr.
