led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner
prominent, lost 2nd over 3f out, weakened from over 2f out
held up towards rear, struggling 5f out, weakened 4f out
chased leaders, switched right and went 2nd over 3f out, lost 2nd just over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
took keen hold, prominent early, chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, outpaced over 4f out, modest 6th over 3f out, no chance
held up towards rear, struggling over 6f out, behind final 5f
mid-division on inside, took keen hold, closed 3f out, outpaced in 4th over 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders, switched right off final bend, went 2nd just over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out, stayed on well
Fantomas ran well for a long way at Market Rasen on November’s debut while Maxcel came in for support over a shorter trip at Huntingdon on his introduction but never threatened. By contrast, INDEPENDENCE started a huge price over track and trip last month but was beaten less than two lengths in fourth and Brian Barr’s charge can go close with normal progress. Ruler Ryde, Iggy Iggins and Sake Of Secrecy are newcomers to note.
Fantomas (FR) 7-1 (11-0) Contested lead, tracked leader halfway down back straight, nudged 3f out, outpaced when ridden 2f out, kept on, 5th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Luttrell Lad (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (5) gd in Nov.
Fine Investment 40-1 (11-0) Close-up, pushed before turning for home, ridden after 3f out, outpaced from 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 21l behind Lesser (11-0) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f (5) hvy in Dec.
Iggy Iggins Norse Dancer gelding out of La Creole.
Independence (USA) 150-1 (11-2) Held up and behind, ridden home turn, headway when not clear run and switched right inside final furlong, stayed on disputing 3rd towards finish, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind City Derby (11-2) at Lingfield 2m (5) pol in Jan.
Make A Deal (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) Prominent, ridden and lost place back straight, tailed off turning for home, 9th of 10, dist behind Firestep (11-0) at Southwell 2m (5) gs in Nov.
Sake Of Secrecy (IRE) El Salvador gelding out of Springfield Spirit.
Sunday Shoes (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Last pair, outpaced 3f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 24 1/4l behind Lord Accord (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f (5) gd in Sep.
Big Pete Nayef gelding out of Sweet Child O'mine.
Maxcel 9-4 (10-12) Midfield, ridden along over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 10 3/4l behind Commander Rocks (10-12) at Huntingdon 1m 6f mdn (5) gd in Nov.
Socks Off (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Towards rear, never threatened, 7th of 13, 15 1/2l behind Robelli (11-4) at Lingfield 2m (5) pol in Jan.
Ruler Ryde Alqaahir gelding out of Bobbies Ryde.
