Formwatch

Alnilam (FR) 8-1 (11-7) Prominent, in touch in rear when bad mistake 9th, tailed off before 3 out, soon pulled up, at Sandown 1m 7f (1) gs in Dec.

Hansard (IRE) 1-5fav (11-5) Made all, quickened clear after last, unchallenged, won at Lingfield 2m (3) gs in Dec beating Taita Hills (11-5) by 8l, 3 ran.

Lump Sum (FR) 6-1 (11-7) Wore hood to post, midfield in touch, in touch with leaders 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace approaching last, stayed on and just failed for second, 3rd of 4, 9 1/2l behind Lulamba (11-1) at Sandown 1m 7f (1) gs in Dec.

Mirabad (FR) 14-1 (11-5) Led, not fluent 2nd (water), untidy and headed 4 out, battled on and regained lead 2 out, soon pushed along, ran on well, gamely, won at Exeter 2m 1f (3) gs in Dec beating Joyeuse (10-12) by 2 1/4l, 4 ran.

Mambonumberfive (FR) 5-2fav (11-6) Wore red hood to post, mid-division, went 4th at 7th, headway home turn, tracked leader before 4 out, led 3 out travelling strongly, good jump last and ridden out run-in, stayed on well, won at Newbury 2m hcp (3) gs in Nov beating Mighty Bandit (11-8) by 2l, 7 ran.