mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, flattered by proximity to winner
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never involved
held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never on terms
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, no impression on winner from over 1f out, kept on, flattered by proximity to winner
tracked leaders, lost place 3f out, hampered over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out
pressed leader, led over 6f out, clear entering final furlong, just nudged out and easing down close home
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
mid-division, headway 1f out, went 4th inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, well beaten final 2f
steadied start, held up in rear, never threatened
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
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Merweb started odds-on for a Newcastle maiden a fortnight ago but couldn't hold the late thrust of the winner. He makes his handicap debut and wouldn't need much more to get into contention. The Eagle's Nest was beaten a head in a Class 4 handicap at Chelmsford in August and is on a lower mark but it's three years since Steal The Scene won a race. Ascot Week completed a double in the summer including on Tapeta at Newcastle and was nowhere near his best on his latest start at Doncaster. FOXY LADY doesn't look the easiest of rides and needs holding up until the last minute but she has the ability to win again in this company and is just 2lb higher than her victory here three weeks ago. Cascella didn't enjoy soft conditions at Hamilton but her earlier Leicester victory puts her in the picture.
The Eagle's Nest (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway on outside over 1f out, plugged on late, no danger, 5th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Monoxide (9-6) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
International Law 40-1 (8-9) Dwelt in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 34 3/4l behind Pactolus (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Steal The Scene (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders towards far side over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Brother McGonagall (9-1) at Doncaster 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Merweb (IRE) 4-5fav (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Sweet Nature (8-11) at Newcastle 1m stks (5) pol in Nov.
Ebbisham (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a threat, 9th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Sounds Approving (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Ruby Gates (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Raced wide tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Hackbridge (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Ascot Week (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Held up and behind, effort over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 16 1/4l behind Andok (10-2) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Mr Red Clubs (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Dwelt in rear, ridden 2f out, never near leaders, 8th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Intense Style (11-3) at Chester 1m hcp (4) sft in Sep.
Cascella (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Chased leader, came to centre in straight, lost 2nd over 3f out, chased leaders, weakened inside final 2f, last of 7, 13 3/4l behind Rampant Lion (9-4) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) sft in Sep.
Havana Go 14-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 11th of 12, 11 3/4l behind Portledge (9-8) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Foxy Lady 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung right, edged left well inside final furlong, held on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Arrowzone (9-5) by nk, 9 ran.
Sosian 20-1 (8-10) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Hackbridge (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Magwadiri (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Started very slowly, behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 13, 8l behind Global Wonder (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
