mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden 2f out, soon edged left, stayed on one pace
in touch, ridden 3f out, switched left over 2f out, led 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, headed final strides
always prominent, led over 5f out, headed 1f out, soon ridden and hung right, kept on towards finish
raced keenly towards rear, headway 4f out, weakened over 2f out
always prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
led, headed over 9f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, led over 9f out, headed over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, behind final 7f, tailed off final 3f
always in touch, not clear run well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead last strides
mid-division, headway over 4f out, slightly hampered and switched right over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
held up and behind, headway 4f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken close home
ridden halfway, always behind, tailed off
A wide open bumper closes the card and the vote is given to Yuda Fu, with Divali Princess and Chance du Roy also worth considering. The market will provide plenty of clues but this French import certainly looks the part on breeding and if the vibes in the ring are positive then it could pay to take the hint. Divali Princess is the obvious alternative as Alan King has got a really good strike-rate in these type of events, so anything he sends to post has to be respected. Chance du Roy is another well-bred newcomer from a top yard and a market move for him would be of interest. Ragdollianna looks the best of those with racecourse experience, but for the winner we will stick with Yuda Fu.
Chance Du Roy (FR) Morespeed gelding, half-brother to winning chaser Ain Tecbalet.
Lawful Pleasures (IRE) Josr Algarhoud gelding, half-brother to 7f winner John Ells.
Lord Generous 4-1fav (10-12) Held up in rear, hampered over 4f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Ready To Crown (9-9) at Huntingdon 1m 6f nhf (5) gf.
Master Charm (FR) Smadoun gelding, half-brother to winning chaser Toutonne and hurdler Antonius Caesar.
Noels Diamond Ishiguru gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Harrys House.
Richard The Third King's Best gelding out of 1m4f winner Larousse.
Spellman 25-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden and headway to challenge over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 15, 4l behind Yonder (10-5) at Exeter 1m 5f nhf (5) gf in Oct.
Tuxedo Bay 66-1 (10-12) Raced keenly, prominent, switched left over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 13, 30l behind Ready To Crown (9-9) at Huntingdon 1m 6f nhf (5) gf.
Wessex King (IRE) Second Empire gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Firepower and 7f winner Queens Hand.
Wysall Wizard Wizard King gelding, half-brother to 1m2f-1m4f winner Musician and 1m2f winner Minnesinger.
Yuda Fu (FR) Maresca Sorrento gelding, half-brother to French jump winners Ben Veto and Biviers.
Annawanna Ziggy's Dancer filly, half-sister to winners from 1m-1m5f.
Bathwick Penny Peintre Celebre filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 6f-1m4f and over hurdles.
Divali Princess Muhtarram filly out of Flat and hurdles winner Diva.
Heartsanddiamonds First Trump filly, half-sister to 5f-7f winner Viva Volta.
La Cortezana Piccolo filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 7f-2m and over jumps.
Ragdollianna 50-1 (9-12) Held up, ridden and headway over 3f out, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on close home, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Yonder (10-5) at Exeter 1m 5f nhf (5) gf in Oct.
Tracy Road (FR) Grape Tree Road filly out of winning chaser Lady Tracy.
