dwelt, keen, soon in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden and effort 2f out, short of room approaching final furlong, soon switched right and kept on
chased winner until inside final furlong, hung left and weakened
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden, headway and wide into straight, stayed on final furlong
held up in last place, still going well entering final 2f, ridden and ran on strongly inside final furlong, too much to do
made all, set steady pace, quickened pace and soon 3 lengths clear entering final 2f, eased near finish
keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, keen and held up in rear, never a factor
pulled hard in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
keen, always toward rear
Marko Jadeo heads our shopping list, while the likes of Tyrone Sam, Rafferty and Mystic Man are others to considered if the prices are right. Mystic Man is (like every one of his rivals!) as exposed as they come and needs very little introduction to fans of the winter Flat racing game. The nine-year-old is a consistent 'fun horse' for his connections and it would not be surprising to see him throw down a strong challenge. Rafferty has thrown away numerous winning chances and is never one to think about going overboard with - hence he finds himself on a mark 20lb lower than his best assessment. John Egan is the latest man charged with bringing the best out of the gelding and it will take all the Irishman's strength in the saddle to galvanise a winning effort from this tricky customer. Tyrone Sam has his act together well just now and, as seven furlongs suits him well, he could easily make the most of a good mark in this company. However, Marko Jadeo has the edge on the balance of form and, as he is already a dual course and distance winner, the selection is fancied to brush this lot aside - even though they are all in receipt of weight from the nine-year-old. His rider, Tolly Dean, aides his cause with his 5lb claim.
Marko Jadeo (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Dwelt, behind, headway to chase leaders 3f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 10l behind California Laws (8-3) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs in Jan.
Prince Dayjur (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Raced freely, led until headed over 2f out, weakened rapidly final furlong, 11th of 12, 6l behind Rebellious Spirit (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Wheelavit (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Never reached beyond mid-division, 10th of 13, 4l behind Danetime Lord (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Rafferty (IRE) 8-11fav (8-12) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Prince of Gold (8-12) at W'hampton 7f sll (6) pol in Jan.
Tyrone Sam 7-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, led and hung right over 1f out, soon headed, rallied under pressure towards finish, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Mountain Pass (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Mystic Man (FR) 7-2 (9-2) Mid-division, headway and not clear run over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Spot The Subbie (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Another Genepi (USA) 16-1 (8-4) Took keen hold, raced towards rear on outside, no impression final 2f, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Rebellious Spirit (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Moon Bird 9-2fav (9-0) Held up in mid-division, carried right inside final furlong, kept on, 6th of 14, 2l behind Mountain Pass (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
