mid-division, struggling when blundered 3 out, plugging on when left modest 3rd and slightly hampered last, went 2nd towards finish
chased leaders, lost place and behind when fell 6th
led until 4 out, weakened before next
chased leader, led 4 out, ridden before next, headed and went left 2 out, beaten when fell last
mid-division, headway chasing leaders 4th, weakened before 3 out
raced wide in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 6th, weakened 4 out
held up and behind, pushed along before 6th, headway chasing leaders before 3 out, left in modest 3rd at the last, weakened run-in
towards rear, pushed along in mid-division and no impression before 3 out
held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, left in 2nd place at the last, no chance with winner, lost 2nd towards finish
mid-division, headway and ridden into 2nd place soon after 4 out, led 2 out, soon clear, left further clear last
chased leaders, reminders before 4 out, ridden after 4 out, weakened quickly, tailed off and pulled up before next
held up towards rear, headway into 3rd under pressure before 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out
Sea's Aria has been placed twice at Fontwell recently and is probably on a fair mark at present but WINTER SPICE has had just the four starts over timber and has been generally progressive. A return to better ground will suit after his latest third at Newton Abbot. Kublai just failed to overhaul Double Court at Market Rasen last month so the step up in distance should be in his favour while Aquarian showed promise in Ireland and Jonjo O’Neill should find a race for his new charge in the months ahead. Danceintothelight is guaranteed to ensure a strong pace but has been struggling to get home lately, though still makes more appeal than Vif Argent.
Winter Spice (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) In touch on outside, outpaced by front pair after 3 out, soon ridden, kept on, no extra before last, 3rd of 14, 4 1/4l behind Rocket Ronnie (10-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Dun Scaith (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, mistake and unseated rider 1st, at Bangor 2m 1f hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
Danceintothelight 7-1 (11-5) Led and soon went clear, 20 lengths ahead until came back to the field quickly 8th, slipped on bend before next, joined 2 out, soon headed, losing place when hampered on bend between last 2, 4th of 6, 18l behind Mr Caffrey (11-6) at Stratford 2m 6f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Shanroe Tic Tec (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) In rear, slow jumps and never really going, well beaten before 3 out, 9th of 12, 28l behind Aldrin (11-5) at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Primogeniture (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, lost place after 5th, soon struggling in rear, tailed off when pulled up 3 out, at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Sea's Aria (IRE) 9-1 (10-4) Tracked leader to before 4 out, outpaced next, ridden to take 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression, 3rd of 7, 9 1/2l behind Mellow Ben (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Shanksforamillion 22-1 (11-12) Always behind, tailed off when blundered 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Aquarian (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-4) Disputed briefly, chased leaders after 1st, slight mistake 5th, 3rd halfway, closer in 2nd 3 out, disputed before next, ridden in 2nd before last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Doctor P's Getaway (11-10) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Vif Argent (FR) 12-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, steady headway chasing leaders approaching 2 out, went 3rd 2 out, well held when blundered last, 3rd of 9, 4 3/4l behind Beau Sancy (11-7) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Kublai (FR) 9-2 (10-3) Held up towards rear, headway before 2 out, switched left flat, went 2nd towards finish, just held, 2nd of 14, nk behind Double Court (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Mutoondresdashorse 16-1 (10-7) In mid-division, fell 2nd, at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Kahdian (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) In touch, took closer order 9th, mistake 4 out, in 3rd when blundered and unseated rider next, at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
