tracked leaders on inside, weakened over 3f out
held up towards rear, headway on wide outside 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
slowly away, pushed along early, always in rear
mid-division, closer tracking leaders 10f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 100 yards, soon clear
chased leaders on outside, went 2nd 11f out, led over 4f out, ridden 2f out, soon headed, lost 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on inside chasing leaders over 2f out, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong
raced keenly, tracked leader 3f, handy 3rd, 2nd again over 3f out, ridden to lead inside final 2f, headed and no extra final 100 yards
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, plugged on, never involved
tracked leaders on outside, weakened over 2f out
led, joined 5f out, headed and hampered on rail over 4f out, weakened quickly, tailed off
ran in snatches in mid-division, pushed along 10f out, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
This would be competitive enough for the prize money but HOMESICK BOY has to go on the shortlist given he’s won and finished second twice in his three previous runs over course and distance. Necoleta and Cheng Gong were both beaten favourites last time and connections will be hoping a visor will inspire Ezzrah to further improvement. Social City has placed the last twice and Mr Fox is only a pound higher than when successful over 1m2f here last year, though this trip is an unknown.
Last Enchantment (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Keen close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Dream Magic (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Homesick Boy (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, close up when bumped inside final furlong, bumped again close home, just held, 2nd of 9, nk behind Que Quieres (8-9) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Necoleta 9-4fav (9-3) Ran in snatches, raced wide towards rear, reminders 3f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 5th of 13, 3l behind Odds On Oli (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Social City 10-1 (9-6) Raced keenly, tracked leader until over 8f out, chased leaders, went 2nd again and every chance inside final furlong, outpaced into 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Lord Howard (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Ezzrah 3-1fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Bravantina (8-8) at Newcastle 2m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Mr Fox 25-1 (9-4) Held up, headway approaching final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 16, 5 3/4l behind King Athelstan (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Cheng Gong 13-8fav (9-1) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Enmeshing (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Carvelas (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway on outside 4f out, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression, 4th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Cat Royale (9-1) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f stks (6) pol in Jan.
Ignatius (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Mid-division on inside, not clear run 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Que Quieres (8-9) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Big Bang 50-1 (9-1) Mid-division on inside, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 15, 13l behind Cat Royale (9-1) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f stks (6) pol in Jan.
Sexy Secret 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, 7th of 12, 6l behind Enmeshing (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
