held up towards rear, headway when not clear run and switched sharply right to wide outside well over 1f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 110 yards
always in rear, never involved
chased leaders 4f
reared leaving stalls, always behind, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakening when hampered inside final 2f
soon crossed over to lead on stands rail, hung right over 1f out, headed and unable to quicken final 110 yards
chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
took keen hold, held up in touch in mid-division, headway on rails inside final 2f, ridden and every chance when carried head high inside final furlong, stayed on same pace towards finish
towards rear, not on terms when hampered inside final 2f, no threat after
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
towards rear on outside, moderate late headway, never involved
towards rear on outside, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards
Nonrunner
Little Jimmy Odsox was a late starter and didn't make his debut until June but won three of his five starts and the lack of a recent run shouldn't be a problem. Caranbola is quite well treated but is a specialist over Beverley's stiff sprint track nowadays while Lady Royale appears best over the minimum trip. Swilly Ferry has dropped to a very handy mark and will be winning soon but he's not well drawn here while Jedward, Richard Fahey's recruit from Ireland, is also looking well weighted but has an even higher draw to contend with. Spinatrix had a very good 2011 and is one to keep an eye as is Ganas, who had just four runs in his first campaign last year. ABLE MASTER doesn't look an obvious choice but he started last season on a mark of 92 and is down to 81 for this and as there were signs of a revival at Redcar earlier this month he's handed the vote.
Thunderball 28-1 (9-7) In touch, headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 22, 1 3/4l behind Karaka Jack (9-3) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Swilly Ferry (USA) 12-1 (8-8) Mid-division, never dangerous, 15th of 22, 10l behind Colonel Mak (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Ertikaan 12-1 (9-0) In touch, effort 2f out, kept on, one pace, 4th of 14, 7l behind Excellent Guest (8-3) at Ascot 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sep '10.
Tallahasse (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Tracked leading trio, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 5l behind Hotham (9-4) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Lady Royale 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon no impression, 10th of 20, 6l behind Living It Large (9-0) at York 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Able Master (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 4l behind Arganil (9-11) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Spinatrix 15-2 (9-2) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 17, 7l behind Doc Hay (9-2) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Red Cape (FR) 16-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 7l behind Arganil (9-11) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Jedward (IRE) 5-1fav (8-13) Mid-division, good headway into 3rd 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind My Girl Anna (8-13) at Navan 5f Apprentice Handicap (50-95) (3yo+) sft in Oct.
Little Jimmy Odsox (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, held on, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep beating Scarlet Rocks (8-13) by nk, 10 ran.
Caranbola 12-1 (9-7) Close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 7l behind Arganil (9-11) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Mandalay King (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) In rear, detached over 3f out, last of 15, 27l behind Clockmaker (9-7) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct.
Dickie Le Davoir 16-1 (9-1) Slowly away behind, ridden halfway, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on one pace towards finish, 5th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Ray Of Joy (9-6) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Ganas (IRE) 11-4fav (9-2) Took keen hold, tracked leading pair on inside, went 2nd inside final 2f, closing gradually on winner inside final furlong until outpaced to 4th final 50 yards, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Fair Value (8-13) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Sep.
Noodles Blue Boy 12-1 (9-6) In touch in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression, 10th of 13, 7l behind Monsieur Jamie (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Nov.
