prominent, led after 1st, headed 7th, led again 4 out, headed before next, weakened 2 out
held up in touch, under pressure before 4 out, soon lost place
chased leaders, pushed along from 6th, led before and not fluent 3 out, soon headed, rallied to lead again after last, hard ridden, all out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 6th, led approaching 2 out, mistake last, soon headed, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway from 2 out, never nearer
with leader, led 7th, headed 4 out, weakened next
always behind
mid-division, headway after 4 out, chased leaders next, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd closing stages
led until after 1st, remained prominent, lost place 4 out, behind when pulled up 2 out
held up in rear, headway after 3 out, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, lost place 4 out, behind when pulled up before last
behind, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, weakened before last
Nonrunner
Giveitachance never threatened on his Huntingdon reappearance but has a chance in this. St Gregory steps up a grade in search of a hat-trick but should confirm recent running with Onwiththeparty and Bracing. Charlie Wingnut will have needed his run behind ZAKETY ZAK (NAP) at Wetherby two weeks ago but the latter will surely appreciate this first try over 3m on that evidence and can defy a 6lb rise in the weights. Stickleback has a lengthy absence to overcome but could be well treated and is worth a market check.
Giveitachance (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, lost place 8th, rallied 3 out, kept on approaching last, never a threat, remote 3rd, 3rd of 10, 34l behind Generous Helpings (11-5) at Huntingdon 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Dante's Way (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, in touch, on outside 4 out, outpaced after next, went 2nd after 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 10, 19 1/4l behind Bourne (11-0) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Oct.
St Gregory (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Led to 1st, remained prominent, led again before 4 out, ridden clear before 2 out, stayed on well, comforably, won at Ayr 3m hcp (5) gs in Oct beating Bescot Springs (11-7) by 8l, 13 ran.
Charlie Wingnut (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Made most, headed 3 out, one pace before next, 6th of 13, 14 3/4l behind Zakety Zak (10-0) at Wetherby 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Andhaar 11-1 (11-2) Held up, in last pair, pushed along before 10th, left modest 4th and slightly hampered 3 out, 4th of 7, 23l behind Rev Up Ruby (11-12) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Snapping Turtle (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Led, headed 5th, weakened before 3 out, 6th of 8, dist behind Silver Dragon (10-13) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp (5) gs in May.
Here Comes Arthur (FR) 11-1 (10-0) Towards rear, headway before 4 out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, dist behind Central Flame (11-12) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Onwiththeparty 7-2fav (11-4) In touch, tracked leaders after 6th, ridden after 3 out, chased winner before 2 out to before last, never on terms, lost place flat, 4th of 13, 13l behind St Gregory (11-3) at Ayr 3m hcp (5) gs in Oct.
See The Legend 40-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, brought down 7th, at Ayr 3m hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Bracing 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, chased leaders before 3 out, soon outpaced, never on terms, 5th of 13, 16 1/2l behind St Gregory (11-3) at Ayr 3m hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Notonebuttwo (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) Led, headed before 6th, weakened before 5 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Sedgefield 3m 2f hcp (5) gs in May.
Zakety Zak 20-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway before after 4 out, chased leaders next, ridden before 2 out, 4 lengths down in 3rd before last, stayed on well to lead final strides, won at Wetherby 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Oct beating Star Trouper (11-9) by nk, 13 ran.
Stickleback 9-1 (10-9) Held up, headway soon after 2nd, close up, ridden 3 out, chased clear winner 2 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Finaghy Ayr (11-2) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
