held up towards rear, headway on inner after 3 out, 6th when mistake 2 out, soon weakened
led, ridden and narrowly headed 2 out, stayed on
mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division until weakened approaching 2 out
chased leader, hit 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before next
always towards rear, fell 2 out
mid-division, good headway on inner approaching 2 out, led approaching last, stayed on strongly, readily
in touch, hit 4th, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, led briefly 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, some headway after 3 out, weakened next
chased leaders, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, one pace after
mid-division, headway after 3 out, effort next, soon one pace
mid-division until 4th, soon tailed off
always behind
This is sure to be run at a decent clip, and Carlitos can lead this large field home, with Hawridge Star and Runthatpastmeagain topping a large shortlist. The selection wasn't beaten far in a high-class contest at Ascot, and should appreciate this step up in trip as he was slightly outpaced that day. Assuming that he has no problem with the soft ground, he may take some catching in a race that should play to his stamina strengths. Hawridge Star drops back into novice company after a good effort in a handicap against Phillip Hobbs' Private Be. That one can boost the form in the 1.30, however he may just struggle today to get his head in front but does look placepot material. Runthatpastmeagain should be watched in the market for signs of confidence on his debut, whilst Oceanos Des Orbeaux looks sure to appreciate this step up in trip as he was outpaced last time out. The market should help regarding the more unexposed horses, but without that information we will side with Nigel Twiston-Davies' Carlitos to lead them home.
Hawridge Star (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) In touch, headway 3rd, ridden to chase winner 2 out, no further impression, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Private Be (11-9) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Dec.
Apatura Dik 100-1 (10-9) Led to after 3rd, chased leader until led 5th, headed 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 17, 22l behind Leading Authority (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) hvy.
Droppy's (IRE) 28-1 (11-6) Ridden after 6th, always in rear, tailed off, 5th of 9, 44l behind Youll Do For Me (11-6) at Hereford 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy.
Goscar Rock (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Pulled hard in mid-division, struggling approaching 4 out, tailed off, 6th of 16, 39l behind Nictos de Bersy (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Junctiontwentyfour 10-1 (11-6) Led after 1st until headed 3rd, weakened from 6th, 7th of 10, well behind Mister Potter (11-6) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy.
Mister Cee Jay (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, 10th of 18, well behind Ordre de Bataille (10-12) at Warwick 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Oceanos des Obeaux (FR) 10-11fav (10-12) In touch, went 3rd approaching 3 out, soon ridden no further impression, 3rd of 16, 23l behind Amaretto Rose (10-5) at Ascot 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Omme Antique (FR) 14-1 (10-11) In touch and keen, lost place 7f out, ridden and rallied over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 11, 20l behind Mutual Respect (11-0) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) sft in Dec.
Runthatpastmeagain (IRE) Accordion gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Different Class.
Suntini (GER) 33-1 (11-0) Held up, some headway 2 out, soon weakened, eased and pulled up at the last in race won by Sir Jimmy Shand (11-0) at Folkestone 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov, 8 ran.
Valiant Shadow (GER) 16-1 (9-2) Led until headed 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 10th of 13, 43l behind Grasp (9-4) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov (Flat).
Dancing Dasi (IRE) 66-1 (9-12) In touch, outpaced approaching 3 out, ran on from 2 out, led briefly 50 yards out, headed close home, 2nd of 14, hd behind Here's Johnny (11-5) at Exeter 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Lisrona (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Held up and keen, hung left approaching 3 out, soon weakened, last of 11, well behind Westgrove Berry (9-11) at Leicester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Sovietta (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) In touch, headway approaching 4th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 9th of 18, 36l behind Tessanoora (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m mrs mdn hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Carlitos 9-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, led after 6th, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Tagula Blue (11-4) at Ascot 2m nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Dec.
Norwich County (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Keen hold, always in rear, 11th of 18, well behind Duc De Regniere (11-0) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (2) gs in Dec.
