Verdict

Barbarian was a close third here on debut and Landen Calling made late headway when placed at Uttoxeter in October but FLEMENSTIDE will likely be a warm order after chasing home a well-regarded type at Sandown. The market will probably tell us all we need to know regarding several newcomers, of which The Plimsoll Line may be the pick.

Formwatch

Barbarian 5-1 (11-0) Pressed leader, led entering back straight, headed but still in touch end of back straight, ridden and in contention 2f out, kept on final furlong but could not match winner, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Autonomous Cloud (11-0) at Exeter 2m 1f (5) sft in Dec.

Flemenstide (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Mid-division, hung slightly left rounding the bottom bend, slightly outpaced 3f out, pushed along and some headway 2f out, kept on well final furlong to take clear 2nd, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind No Ordinary Joe (10-12) at Sandown 2m (4) sft in Nov.

Landen Calling (IRE) 18-1 (11-2) In rear and ridden along early stages, pushed along and plenty to do 3f out, staying on strongly home straight and significant headway closing stages, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Can You Call (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (5) sft in Oct.

Mr Sociable Geordieland gelding out of Secret Queen.

The Plimsoll Line (IRE) Dylan Thomas gelding out of Patsy Choice.

Ellas Eren Norse Dancer filly out of Legion Of Merit.

Ferny Knap Arcadio M out of Heather Glen.

Mollyvico Arvico M out of Magic Valentine.

Blue Davis Blue Bresil filly out of Ocarina Davis.