keen in touch, effort over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
held up, headway on inside approaching final furlong, never able to challenge
mid-division, headway over 2f out, never on terms
always prominent, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
led until over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, short of room over 2f out, never dangerous
keen in mid-division, hung right over 2f out, never dangerous
always behind
in touch, chased leaders over 1f out, never able to challenge
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
Jackstar took advantage of a slide down the weights to score at Wolverhampton last time but had earlier found TIPPERARY JACK too good at Kempton. The latter won with plenty to spare on his first start since August and a 5lb rise may not be enough to anchor him in this. Mohareb has placed in both outings since landing a double and is preferred to Luis Vaz De Torres in this grade though Ultimate Avenue and Corazon Espinado have been thereabouts at this level lately and can also be given a chance. Champion Brogie has been winning lower grade contests and is upped a further 6lb for this.
Eljaddaaf (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 9l behind Intuitive (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (3) pol in Oct.
Mohareb 2-1fav (9-6) Raced keenly, chased leader near side of group, led inside final 2f, ridden and headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Northernpowerhouse (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Ultimate Avenue (IRE) 2-1 (10-0) Very slowly away, keen close up in rear after 1f, ridden and headway entering final furlong, stayed on to go 2nd final strides, 2nd of 4, 1 3/4l behind Smile A Mile (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Concierge (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Switched right start, towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Soldier's Minute (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp (3) pol in Oct.
Corazon Espinado (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Led until entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Another Touch (9-7) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (3) pol in Nov.
Jackstar (IRE) 13-8fav (9-6) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Dec beating Ginger Fox (9-6) by 1l, 12 ran.
Tipperary Jack (USA) 11-2 (9-2) In rear, headway on inside 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear, ran on well, won at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in Nov beating Buckingham (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Kodiac Pride 25-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, never on terms, 7th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Fastar (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Martineo 3-1fav (9-2) Held up in last trio, never on terms, 7th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Spirit Of May (9-4) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Luis Vaz De Torres (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Close up, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol in Nov beating Aloysius Lilius (9-1) by nk, 11 ran.
Champion Brogie (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Dec beating Earth And Sky (9-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
