mid-division, weakened after 5th
always in rear
tracked leader, chased leaders approaching 3 out and weakened
led, ridden after 4 out, weakening when headed 3 out
mid-division, headway after 4th, led last, easy
mid-division and keen, ridden 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden to chase leading pair 3 out, one pace
held up towards rear, headway 4 out, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
held up towards rear, headway after 6th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up mid-division, headway 5th, led approaching 3 out, ridden and headed approaching last, one pace
in touch, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened soon after
held up towards rear, ridden and headway after 4 out, weakened 3 out
in rear and not jumped well, headway after 4 out, one pace
in touch, weakened 6th, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 4 out, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden 5th, weakened next
Nonrunner
This is a very tricky contest and a narrow vote is given to Trompette, The Local and Theatre Diva may be the main rivals. Nicky Henderson continues in great form and Trompette is well treated on her best form. She managed a couple of victories last year and wasn't disgraced on her return in a stronger race than this at sandown. She will come on for the run and looks the one to beat this afternoon. The Local has also looked in need of his two outings this term, but progressed nicely last season and may now be ready to show his true form. Theatre Diva was most impressive when winning over course and distance last time and any more rain will help her cause. Seribase is very lightly raced and open to plenty of improvement and The Composer has also shown plenty of promise. However Trompette looks the pick of the weights this afternoon and she gets our vote.
Cantgeton (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, slightly hampered last, stayed on, 4th of 15, 3l behind Go For Bust (11-7) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd.
Xellance (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Held up, ridden and weakened 14th, 4th of 10, 37l behind Chopneyev (10-8) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Dec.
The Local 14-1 (11-5) Led, headed briefly and driven 4th, ridden 3 out, headed next and weakened last, 5th of 10, 22l behind Amour Multiple (11-12) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Dec.
Red Moor (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Held up in mid-division, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Sole Agent (10-12) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Dec.
Trompette (USA) 2-1fav (11-4) Mid-division, smooth headway after 3 out to track leading pair, ridden after next, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Dusky Lord (11-2) at Sandown 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Nov.
Seribase (FR) 9-1 (11-9) Held up in rear and keen, headway 3 out, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, mistake and weakened last, 6th of 10, 23l behind Amour Multiple (11-12) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Dec.
Sunday City (JPN) 33-1 (11-7) In touch, hit 3rd, mistake 4th, blundered 3 out, soon weakened, 13th of 20, 40l behind After Midnight (9-13) at Cheltenham 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Nov.
Vinmix De Bessy (FR) 9-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway 3rd, weakened approaching 3 out, 10th of 13, 44l behind Private Be (11-9) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Dec.
Oumeyade (FR) 28-1 (11-10) Held up and keen, headway 5th, weakened approaching 2 out, 9th of 10, well behind Amour Multiple (11-12) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Dec.
Theatre Diva (IRE) 9-4 (11-7) In touch, headway 4th, led approaching 3 out, drew clear from last, won at Ludlow 2m mrs hcp hdl (4) gs in Dec beating Spinning Coin (11-7) by 6l, 7 ran.
Nicki Boy (GER) 100-1 (11-0) Chased clear leader, ridden and effort when hit 2 out, one pace after, 6th of 10, 16l behind Tagula Blue (11-4) at Ascot 2m nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Dec.
The Composer 9-2 (10-12) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, stayed on to go 2nd run-in, 2nd of 17, 6l behind Only For Sue (10-9) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Wotchalike (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Mid-division until 7th, weakened 3 out, last of 10, well behind Lord Of Beauty (11-3) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Dec.
Tora Petcha (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway approaching 6th, switched left approaching 2 out, hit last, led flat, driven out, won at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Dec beating Hot Lips Page (11-4) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Hot Lips Page (FR) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway after 6th, soon ridden, ran on flat, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Tora Petcha (11-2) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Dec.
Buffers Lane (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Held up, not fluent 4th, ridden along when refused at the 7th in race won by Brave Villa (11-4) at Hereford 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Nov, 7 ran.
Indian Star (GER) 9-2 (10-10) Held up, headway 7th, chased leader 3 out until 2 out, weakened before last, 3rd of 8, 9l behind High Hope (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 5f clm hdl (5) sft in Nov.
