chased leaders, led over 1f out, ran on well
led until over 1f out, stayed on same pace
keen, prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
in touch, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
behind, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, soon hung left, ran on inside final furlong, never reached winner
held up, never dangerous
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon lost place
mid-division, driven and weakened over 3f out
always in rear, weakened over 2f out
Relevant could go one better that in a Newcastle maiden if cheekpieces have the desired effect but WHAT A WELCOME has certainly improved for the switch to Patrick Chamings’ stable and had plenty in hand when getting off the mark here at the start of the month. I'm Running Late is eased in grade and Ode To Glory is better than she showed at Wolverhampton last month but is having a first run on Polytrack. The step up in trip should suit Kohinoor Diamond while Kempton second Desert Song also has a squeak.
What A Welcome 9-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, headway on outside over 1f out, soon led, ridden inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Nov beating Miss Blondell (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
I'm Running Late 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, one pace in 5th and no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Star Of Lombardy (9-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Relevant (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd after 1f, led over 3f out, driven over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 7, hd behind Love Conquers (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Ode To Glory 3-1fav (9-1) Held up mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, 6th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Star Of Lombardy (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Kohinoor Diamond (IRE) 11-10fav (9-9) Awkward start, held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, not much room when staying on well inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 6th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Miss M (9-2) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Enola (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 10, 18 1/4l behind Three Duchesses (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp fll (5) gd in Jul.
Widnes 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway on inner 3f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Sussex Girl (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Desert Song 20-1 (9-1) Chased leader and awkward on bend 9f out, chased leaders, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed 50 yards out, kept on, 2nd of 14, nk behind Raashdy (9-2) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Bird For Life 11-2 (8-12) Mid-division, chased leaders on outside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead narrowly inside final furlong, just held on, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Iley Boy (8-13) by nk, 12 ran.
Ripper Street (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Dwelt, behind, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 15, 12l behind Mach One (9-7) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
