tracked leaders, ran freely, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, 3rd and ridden on outer over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression in rear 2f out, soon no extra, weakened
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along early straight and soon lost place, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
towards rear, pushed along early straight, ridden and some headway in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
soon led, pushed along and headed 2f out, soon ridden and no extra from over 1f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, towards rear halfway, ridden 2f out and some headway on outer to go 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
towards rear and pushed along early, pushed along 2f out and some headway between horses 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
broke well, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, pushed along and led 2f out, soon ridden and 2 lengths clear 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, 6th halfway, headway travelling well 2f out, 2nd and ridden over 1f out, 3rd and no impression inside final 100 yards
Several multiple track winners here including Skontonovski, successful four times and runner-up to an in-form rival last week. Rocky Dreams is a five-times track winner, though never over a trip this far. Bucky Larson was very well treated in a claimer last month and gained his third course and distance success while Insomnia won on his debut in the UK in March last year so the lack of a recent run shouldn't be a problem on his first start for James McAuley. Alpha Cru won four times for David O'Meara and has been placed in her last three starts on this surface at Chelmsford. FINAL VOYAGE (NAP) won five times on the all-weather in the UK including over slightly further. He's been staying on over shorter on this track and his rider's claim can see him gain his first success here. Annexation has been racing in better company since scoring on his last visit here.
Final Voyage (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) In rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden in moderate 10th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 14, 1/4l behind Marsa (9-6) at Dundalk 7f pol in Nov.
Admiral Nelson 66-1 (9-9) Dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, last of 13, 7 3/4l behind Dandyville (8-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Bucky Larson (IRE) 2-5fav (10-2) Broke well, tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway travelling well and led 2f out, ridden over 1f out and drew clear final 150 yards, kept on well, won at Dundalk 1m pol in Nov beating Prioritise (10-2) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Alpha Cru (IRE) 13-2 (9-9) Held up in touch in mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, just failed to get 2nd, 3rd of 11, 4 1/4l behind Court Of Session (9-9) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Annexation (FR) 18-1 (8-13) Dwelt slightly, raced in rear, 12th halfway, 10th 2 1/2f out, ridden and headway 1 1/2f out, kept on in 6th closing stages, never nearer, 6th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Jungle Cove (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Insomnia 5-2 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Mount Mogan (9-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Rocky Dreams 14-1 (8-11) Rear of mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, headway inside final furlong, kept on without threatening closing stages, lost 4th final stride, 5th of 8, 2l behind Ampeson (9-3) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Akmaam (FR) 66-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along under 2f out, 4th and switched right 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Hale Bopp (10-2) at Dundalk 1m pol in Nov.
Super Over (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 14, 1/2l behind Marsa (9-6) at Dundalk 7f pol in Nov.
Skontonovski 14-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, switched left and headway under 2f out, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Jaafel (9-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Pride Of Pimlico (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Always towards rear and 12th halfway, ridden from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 12th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Matilda With Me (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
