chased leader, ridden and led 1f out, ran on
always towards rear
slowly into stride, towards rear, never nearer
raced wide in touch, ridden 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
hampered soon after start, close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
dwelt, hampered and lost place over 4f out, behind, wide into straight 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, took 2nd close home
held up, raced wide mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
raced mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 2f out
soon led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra
The shortlist contains Stoneacre Boy, The London Gang and Miss Dagger, with the vote going to The London Gang. The selection is now seven pounds better off for the three-and-a-half lengths that he finished behind Stoneacre Boy over course and distance last time but, having missed the break there and then staying on for a never-nearer finish, the tables could be turned today, particularly as The London Gang races in first-time cheekpieces. We have to mention also that Peter Island is three pounds better off for a short head with the selection based on that same race. Miss Dagger gets a good mention as she is quite highly regarded by her trainer, although she blotted her copybook last time by refusing to race. Overall, though, we will stick with The London Gang.
Stoneacre Boy (IRE) 6-4fav (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (5) fbs beating Garlogs (9-2) by 3l, 7 ran.
The London Gang 20-1 (8-13) Started slowly, behind, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, nearest finish, 7th of 13, 2l behind Ballybeg (9-2) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Peter Island (FR) 12-1 (9-1) With leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Hypocrisy (9-4) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Peak Seasons (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Mid-division far side, lost place 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 14th of 21, 34l behind Ordnance Row (9-6) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Nov.
African Concerto (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Prominent, every chance until no extra final 50 yards, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Ballybeg (9-2) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Lucayos 8-1 (8-5) Pushed along, ridden over halfway, never dangerous, 4th of 7, 14l behind Stoneacre Boy (9-2) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (5) fbs.
Miss Dagger (IRE) 10-1 (8-3) refused to race in race won by Ballybeg (9-2) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol, 13 ran.
Luloah 33-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced and behind, last of 7, 28l behind Stoneacre Boy (9-2) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (5) fbs.
