held up in touch, chased leaders 4 out, went 2nd after next, weakened last
tracked leader, ridden to challenge approaching 2 out, weakened before last
tracked leaders, lost place before 4 out
held up towards rear, headway when not fluent 3 out, never on terms
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4th, effort 2 out, went 2nd approaching and mistake last, kept on well, no chance with winner
mid-division, weakened 3 out
always in rear, under pressure halfway, never dangerous
always behind, soon struggling, pulled up before 3 out
made all, hit 3 out, driven after next, ran on strongly
held up towards rear, struggling after 3rd, headway 3 out, no impression
The lightly-raced Spiculas returned from a lengthy absence to finish second over course and distance last month. He’ll strip fitter today, though is 4lb higher. Robin Of Locksley is likely to appreciate this drop in grade but Mahlerdramatic was a little disappointing when a well-beaten third here on Boxing Day. ENDLESS CREDIT was more like his old self at Wetherby last time and looks to be on a decent mark at present. He gets the nod with Our Thomas proving hard to catch right since making a winning debut at Wetherby last season.
Spiculas (IRE) 11-8fav (11-12) Raced wide keen with leader, led soon after 2 out, 3 lengths clear next, tired run in and headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Perseid (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Robin Of Locksley (IRE) 9-2 (11-3) Held up in touch, shaken up before 2 out, weakened flat, 5th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Bennys King (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Endless Credit (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Led, ridden 3 out, headed after next, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Lift The Lid (11-8) at Wetherby 2m hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Our Thomas (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Towards rear, weakened 3 out, 8th of 10, dist behind Kauto Riko (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Mahlerdramatic (IRE) 5-2 (11-5) Tracked winner, lost place when ridden after 3 out, soon outpaced, no chance with front pair before next, tailed off, 3rd of 9, 32l behind Dubai Angel (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (4) gs in Dec.
Vodka Wells (FR) 8-1 (11-10) Mid-division, headway 5 out, weakened before last, 6th of 11, 25 1/4l behind Marcus Antonius (10-12) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Prince Khurram 1-2fav (11-8) Led until 3rd, led 9th, not fluent and headed 2 out, soon switched left, mistake last, beaten after and eased, last of 2, 6l behind Oliver's Hill (10-7) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp (4) fm in Dec.
Road To Rome (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Towards rear, headway before 6 out, ridden and weakened before last, 4th of 7, 11 3/4l behind Newsworthy (10-13) at Bangor 2m 4f (4) gd in Apr.
Tonto's Spirit 12-1 (11-9) Led, clear after 3rd until after 5th, headed narrowly after next, lost 2nd approaching 2 out, no chance with front pair after, 3rd of 9, 27l behind Sam Spinner (11-9) at Catterick 2m 3f (4) gs in Jan.
Hartside (GER) 12-1 (11-10) Mid-division, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 6th of 13, 17 1/2l behind Deepsand (11-11) at Haydock 2m hcp (4) sft in Jan.
