mid-division, headway over 5f out to chase leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well
towards rear, headway 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
led 2f, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
dwelt, towards rear, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra
fly leaped start and slowly away, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, pushed along and weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra
Nonrunner
Though both are on marks from which they can win, Breakheart and Elusive Guest are too frustrating to have any confidence in, but Shifting Star and Rocket Ronnie have both been beaten off higher marks since winning on the turf earlier this year. Captain Felix beat similarly-rated opposition in a claimer recently and Perfect Alchemy could also figure attempting a mile for the first time having gone close over 7f here three weeks ago. But DUKES MEADOW (NAP) is preferred as he came good in a higher grade at Chelmsford on his first start since February and Roger Ingram's charge is taken to shrug off a 4lb rise and go in again.
Honeymoon Cocktail (FR) 66-1 (9-7) Slowly away, in rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Revolutionist (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Breakheart (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) In touch, lost place halfway, in rear, not a factor, 6th of 7, 6 3/4l behind Tommy's Secret (9-4) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Elusive Guest (FR) 12-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never nearer, 6th of 9, 6l behind Dukes Meadow (8-8) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Rocket Ronnie (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Pulled hard tracking leadesr, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Miss Van Gogh (9-3) at Newmarket 1m hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Shifting Star (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, ran on, held close home, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Presumido (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Captain Felix 7-1 (9-0) In touch, headway on inner over 1f out, driven to lead and hung right inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m stks (6) pol in Nov beating Brasted (8-13) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Robero 33-1 (8-9) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Hannington (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Perfect Alchemy (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Short of room start, towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Dutiful Son (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Dukes Meadow 25-1 (8-8) Dwelt in rear, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (4) pol in Nov beating Fantasy Gladiator (9-6) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Collodi (GER) 9-2fav (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 6th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Dubawi Light (9-5) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Showtime Blues 10-1 (9-7) Always in rear, 13th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Exit Europe (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Flying Fantasy 25-1 (8-6) Steadied start, behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Popeswood (8-12) at Newmarket 7f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Lupo D'Oro (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden on outside over 1f out, some late progress, no impression, 7th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Cloak And Degas (8-12) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Mezmaar 20-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 17l behind Desert Ranger (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
