Verdict

The handicapper has given a real chance to Spinning Bailiwick, who has already won twice around here and is now 8lb below his last winning mark. Cativo Cavallino, successful over a mile at the track on his latest start in October, is one for the short-list and it's interesting to see Barry Hills bringing back Bonheurs Art for a campaign on the all-weather after a break. But this looks a good opportunity for POSY FOSSIL to regain the winning thread. The Malibu Moon filly was beaten less than a length by Bold Ring over C&D on her most recent outing and is better drawn today.

Formwatch

Cut The Cackle (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Always in rear, 13th of 14, 21l behind Bonnie Prince Blue (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Nov.

Rum King (USA) 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, 18th of 19, 19l behind Clumber Place (8-7) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.

Tenacestream (CAN) 17-2 (9-2) Soon pushed along in mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 6l behind Ajara (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.

Sarah's Art (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Raced keenly, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 10l behind Hulcote Rose (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.

Yankee Storm 9-1 (9-4) Mid-division on inside, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never troubled leaders, 7th of 13, 6l behind Hulcote Rose (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.

Headache 6-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Peter's Gift (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.

Chilli Green 11-1 (9-4) Close up, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed final strides, 2nd of 14, nk behind Scottish Glen (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-65) (5) pol in Nov.

Bonheurs Art (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden to chase winner 2f out until inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Barons Spy (9-7) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.

Cut And Thrust (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Peter's Gift (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.

Starwatch 66-1 (9-1) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, some late headway, never in contention, 6th of 10, 7l behind Love You Louis (8-13) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.

Spinning Bailiwick 12-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 7l behind Hellbender (9-3) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.

Highland Harvest 16-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 3/4l behind Mango Music (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.

Cativo Cavallino 14-1 (8-4) Made most, ridden 2f out, ran on gamely, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct beating Green Earth (9-2) by 1/2l, 12 ran.

Posy Fossil (USA) 4-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden and chance over 1f out, unable to quicken near finish, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Bold Ring (8-9) at Lingfield 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.