held up, headway 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
soon outpaced, pushed along over halfway, headway on outer 2f out, driven and stayed on towards finish
held up, headway 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
led, headed over 6f out and remained in touch, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leader, led over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride and always rear division
towards rear, never dangerous
Sentiero Rosso, Ruffie and Gracie's Gift are three against the field in this wide open handicap and the tentative vote is given to Sentiero Rosso. The selection won well last time out when beating Ruffie and aklthough having a penalty he won with a shade in hand and is taken to win againg. Ruffie is sure to have his supporters on these revised terms but he has been done no favours by the draw. Gracie's Gift is another that could go well on her best form but she just gave the impression the handicaper had caught up with her last time and she is opposed on that basis. Kingsmait is game and consistent and is sure to run his race off what looks a fair mark but he is hard to win with. Of the remainder Mowhawk Star is from a yard in form and could go well at a price but for thwe winner we return to Sentiero Rosso.
Sentiero Rosso (USA) 6-1 (9-2) Raced wide, held up in touch, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Nov beating Ruffie (9-1) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Ruffie (IRE) 28-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased winner 1f out, not run on, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Sentiero Rosso (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Nov.
Cesar Manrique (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Raced keenly, led narrowly, headed over 3f out, kept on until weakened 2f out, 10th of 13, 4l behind Prince Tum Tum (9-8) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Mohawk Star (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 16, 9l behind Kingsholm (9-4) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sept.
Astronomical Odds (USA) 11-1 (11-5) Held up, headway to lead on bridle well over 2f out, ran on well, won at Southwell 1m amt hcp (6) fbs in Nov beating Paso Doble (10-6) by 3l, 13 ran.
Shrine Mountain (USA) 13-2 (9-1) Prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 5l behind Sentiero Rosso (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Nov.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Million Percent (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Kingsmaite 8-1 (8-12) Prominent, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Sentiero Rosso (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Nov.
