chased leaders 2f, soon outpaced, ridden over 3f out, stayed on under pressure 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on, no chance with front pair
led 1f, with leader, lost place over 3f out, ridden and one pace 2f out, beaten when lost 3rd 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, dropped to 5th near finish
soon outpaced and behind, lost touch over 1f out
prominent on outside, outpaced over 2f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, led narrowly towards finish
pressed leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed narrowly and no extra towards finish
led after 1f, headed over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
behind and soon outpaced, stayed on under pressure over 1f out, took 4th near finish, never nearer
Nonrunner
CAPTAIN FUTURE is the least exposed and gets a token vote in a poor sprint. A chance is taken Bryan Smart's charge handles the surface after beating Junior Ben when second at Wolverhampton on his handicap debut. Pancake Day scored over track and trip off a 5lb lower mark last month and Excelling Oscar has won twice over 7f here. However, both of the latter have been well beaten subsequently and it's difficult to make a serious case for any of the remainder.
Excelling Oscar (IRE) 5-2fav (9-7) Soon in touch on outside, challenged over 3f out, lost place 2f out, soon ridden, weakened 1f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Bannister Bell (9-0) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Alderaan (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Soon outpaced, pushed along and struggling halfway, moderate headway inside final furlong, never on terms, 6th of 9, 10l behind Ifittakesforever (9-7) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Powerfulstorm 50-1 (8-6) Led, hard ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, faded final furlong, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Little Lord Nelson (8-4) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn auc stks (5).
Pancake Day 5-2 (9-0) Led until 2f out, chased leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 9l behind Ifittakesforever (9-7) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Captain Future 14-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Ya Halla (8-13) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (0-55) (6).
Junior Ben 14-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 9, 10l behind Ifittakesforever (9-7) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Prince Rofan (IRE) 66-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, behind, under pressure when not clear run over 1f out, hung left under pressure inside final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 13, 9l behind Coursing (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6).
Striking Stone 50-1 (8-7) Chased leaders 2f, outpaced on wide outside 4f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 10, 10l behind Bannister Bell (9-0) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Misu Pete 33-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, hampered 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 16l behind Lady Charlie (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) in Dec.
