Formwatch

Throne Hall 17-2 (11-5) Raced in third, pushed along before 2 out, went second before last, ridden to challenge and led final 110yds, ran on, won at Wetherby 2m (2) gd in Nov beating Matata (11-5) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.

Alien Storm (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon went 2nd and switched right, not fluent last, challenged flat, held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Attacca (11-0) at Kempton 2m (4) gs in Nov.

Are U Wise To That (IRE) Evensfav (11-4) Left in lead 1st, tracked leader after 3rd, not fluent 5th, shaken up and led approaching last where jumped left and not fluent, kept on, readily, won at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (4) gs in Oct beating Meetmelater (11-4) by 5 1/2l, 6 ran.

Chasing Fire 2-7fav (11-4) Pressed leader, led 5th, drew clear from 2 out, easily, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn (4) gs in Nov beating Embolden (11-4) by 16l, 11 ran.

Givega (FR) 6-5fav (11-0) Raced keenly tracking leader, led approaching 3rd, pushed easily clear before 2 out, mistake last, quite impressive, won at Lingfield 2m (4) sft in Nov beating High Game Royal (11-0) by 13l, 12 ran.

Palace Boy (GER) 9-2 (11-0) Held up in mid-division headway chasing leaders before 3 out, went 2nd before hit 2 out, challenged and flattened the last, stayed on to lead close home, won at Chepstow 2m (4) gs in Oct beating Beau Balko (10-13) by nk, 13 ran.

Parramount 5-6fav (11-0) Made all, pushed along and quickened clear from 2 out, comfortable lead last, impressive, won at Hereford 2m (4) gd in Nov beating Decorated (11-0) by 10l, 16 ran.

Ebonello (IRE) 11-4 (11-2) Mid-division, rapid headway to press leader 2 out, ridden and slightly outpaced approaching last when short of room, stayed on strongly flat, led close home, won at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (4) gd in Nov beating Passionate Pursuit (11-2) by nk, 10 ran.