tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 2 out
always behind
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 3 out
led, headed approaching 2 out, ridden and weakened approaching last
always towards rear
always towards rear
always towards rear, pulled up before last
mid-division, ridden 2 out, kept on one pace
towards rear, headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on gamely to lead close home
tracked leader, smooth headway to lead approaching 2 out, ridden from last, headed and no extra close home
Radar, Troll and Nobel are three against the field in a competitive contest, and the narrow vote is given to Radar. The selection won well last time out when beating Miss Proos, that form looks rock solid and although rising in the weights he again has conditions to suit and is taken to score. Troll rates the main danger as he won well last time out when beating Nerone, this looks tougher but his yard are in form and he should be closely watched in the market. Nobel is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks vulnerable under top weight. Super Baby is from a yard in form but the drop in trip has to be of concern. Of the remainder, Zeitgeist also hails from an in-form stable and could go well at a price, but his best form is on a faster surface and for the winner we return to Radar.
Nobel (FR) 8-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, stayed on from next, went 2nd approaching last, 2nd of 17, 3l behind Mikado (11-8) at Ascot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Dec.
Andre Chenier (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Held up, bumped badly 1st, never on terms, 7th of 10, 21l behind Lennon (11-12) at Catterick 2m nov chs (3) gs in Dec.
Zeitgeist (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Held up, ridden 3 out and no impression when hampered last, 10th of 17, 20l behind Bogus Dreams (11-7) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Dec.
Radar (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (10-7) Tracked leaders, led approaching last, soon ridden, edged right flat, stayed on well, won at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy in Nov beating Miss Pross (10-4) by 8l, 10 ran.
Troll (FR) 7-2 (11-3) Raced keenly, made all, hard pressed from 2 out, ridden and edged right flat, kept on towards finish, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Dec beating Nerone (11-9) by 2l, 8 ran.
Transit 11-2 (11-9) In rear, outpaced 6th, kept on from 4 out, no impression, 3rd of 4, 13l behind Mr Prickle (11-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft.
Shares (IRE) 11-1 (10-8) Always behind, 6th of 7, well behind Endless Power (10-0) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy.
Super Baby (FR) 9-4fav (10-9) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, led approaching last, held on well, won at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in Dec beating Polar Gale (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Hush Tiger 9-2 (10-11) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression, 5th of 11, 18l behind Skippers Brig (10-12) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Brave Vision 50-1 (11-0) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and kept on from next, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Return Ticket (10-13) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Endless Power (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Close up, led 4th to 5th, led again approaching 3 out, stayed on well, won at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy beating Hi Dancer (9-9) by 8l, 7 ran.
