held up towards rear, steady headway 5th, challenged and hit 2 out, led soon after, headed between last 2, no extra and lost 2nd last
chased leader to before 7th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up 3 out
chased leaders, mistake 5th, went 2nd before 7th, ridden and still every chance 2 out, weakened soon after
towards rear, headway 6th, driven along after 2 out, went 4th last and kept on flat
always in rear, tailed off 3 out
in touch, soon pushed along, driven after 2 out, soon outpaced by leaders
blundered 1st, led, mistake 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened quickly, tailed off
mid-division, ridden and headway 5th, chased leaders 2 out, led between last 2, driven and stayed on well flat
mid-division, ridden and weakened before 9th, tailed off
rear, blundered and rider lost iron 5th, plugged on from 2 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching last, chased winner soon after, kept on well flat, always just held
always in rear, struggling 3 out, tailed off
behind, lost touch 5th, well tailed off when pulled up 3 out
mid-division, lost place and driven in rear before 6th, soon struggling, tailed off
close up until driven and lost place 6th, soon tailed off
GALLILEO FIGARO has to shoulder a 14lb penalty for back-to-back wins, but the manner of her latest success at Plumpton suggests that she can complete the hat-trick in what is not such a competitive contest. Claimer Alex Merriam retains the ride on the Neil King-trained selection, who has shown that around two-and-a-half miles and cut in the ground sees her at her best. Of course this will be tougher now, but there is nothing else lining up in such good form and we'll take her to maintain it. Stablemate Leo McGarry didn't do badly on his return from a lengthy absence last month and the trainer has given him six weeks and more to recover from that run. We should see some improvement today. Pocketwood likes it here and also acts with cut in the ground. He is in decent form and can show up well. Buffalo Bob acts on the going, is lightly-raced and open to improvement, and gives the impression that the further they go the better he will be, so he is one to look out for over this slightly longer trip. Armenian Boy had gone off the boil somewhat before a year off the track and his return means that the jury are out where he is concerned, so we'll stick with Gallileo Figaro.
Armenian Boy (FR) 25-1 (11-0) Chased leader, ridden and every chance after 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out pulled up 2 out in race won by Vodka Brook (11-4) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Jan, 19 ran.
Crofters Lad (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Chased leader to 7th, ridden and weakened when not fluent 8th, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by The Very Man (11-0) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Dec, 10 ran.
Gallileo Figaro (USA) 7-4fav (11-5) Chased leader, led 8th, in command from 3 out, hit next, easily, won at Plumpton 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (4) gs beating Ashleys Petale (11-10) by 11l, 11 ran.
Leo McGarry (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, under pressure 4 out, soon beaten, 2nd of 7, 27l behind Snake Charmer (11-6) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jan.
Businessmoney Jake 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, hit 6th, ridden approaching 8th, soon weakened, tailed off and pulled up 3 out in race won by Gullible Gordon (11-7) at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Dec, 10 ran.
Deep Pockets (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Always struggling to go pace, always in rear, 8th of 18, 42l behind Heathcliff (10-3) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Dec.
Buffalo Bob (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Led until 3rd, led next, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 19, 34l behind Wychwoods Legend (11-9) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jan.
Quattrocento (FR) 20-1 (11-3) Mid-division, behind from 10th, tailed off, 8th of 16, well behind Stagecoach Opal (10-12) at Doncaster 3m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Dec.
Sandymac (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) In touch, ridden after 7th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 19, 35l behind Wychwoods Legend (11-9) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jan.
Nagam (FR) 12-1 (10-4) Always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Orki Des Aigles (10-6) at Market Rasen 3m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Dec, 13 ran.
Pocketwood 7-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, outpaced and lost place 3 out, stayed on again approaching last, 4th of 16, 5l behind Cruchain (11-7) at Ascot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Dec.
Geography (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Well in rear, stayed on from 3 out, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 9l behind Hello Moscow (11-3) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy.
I'm Lovin It (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Pulled hard, close up 4th, weakened 4 out, last of 13, 40l behind Arabian Moon (11-5) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Sept '07.
Wide Receiver (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) In rear, losing touch after 5th and pulled up 4 out in race won by Youngstown (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Jan, 19 ran.
English Jim (IRE) 22-1 (10-1) Mid-division, struggling a dropped rear 4th, plugged on approaching 2 out, went remote 4th before last, 4th of 19, 30l behind Youngstown (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Jan.
