chased leaders, 2nd 4 out, ridden before next, 3 lengths down when hit 2 out, stayed on gamely under pressure to lead close home
chased leader, led 5th, going well before 3 out, still 3 lengths ahead next, 2 lengths clear last, hard ridden run-in, headed and no extra towards finish
chased leaders, pushed along after 4 out, weakened before next
mid-division, pushed along on long run before 3 out, weakened 3 out
jumped left at times, always behind
behind, plugging on but no chance when hampered 2 out, went modest 3rd run-in
held up in last trio, some headway after 4 out, weakened next
led until 5th, chased leader until after 4 out, ridden and weakened quickly soon after, tailed off
pulled hard, held up in last pair, headway 4th, chasing leaders 4 out, 4th and held when fell 2 out
held up in mid-division, headway on outside chasing leaders before 3 out, 3rd 3 out, no impression when mistake last, weakened into 4th run-in
De Bruyne Horse didn’t stay much beyond 7f on the Flat so it’s anybody’s guess how he’ll cope with the minimum NH distance. Metatrons Cube probably has a better chance of lasting home as he won over 1m2f at Windsor in July. Song For Someone is best watched on his UK debut so ELYSEES looks the one to beat. Alan King’s charge is a stayer in the making and is unlikely to be suited by this sharp track but the Warwick winner’s experience will count for plenty against these. Canadian George hinted at ability at Wetherby, despite finishing last, and will probably find a small race in the coming months. Flere Imsaho wears a hood after racing too freely at Huntingdon.
Elysees (IRE) 4-6fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, driven and headway to lead on outside turning into straight, ridden clear after 2 out, in no danger after, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Warwick 2m (4) gd in Nov beating Isaac Wonder (10-12) by 12l, 9 ran.
Song For Someone (GER) (10-8) won at Le Lion D'angers 2m 1f gs in Jul beating Katana One (10-8) by 3l, 8 ran.
Admiral Spice (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mistake 1st, in rear, left in modest 5th place at 5th, soon outpaced and never on terms after, 5th of 6, 17l behind Captain Kissinger (11-0) at Ludlow 2m mdn (4) gf in Oct.
Bunch Of Thyme (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Keen, chased leaders, pushed along when not much room on bend after 3 out, plugged on in 3rd after next, 3rd of 5, 10 1/2l behind Cheeky Rascal (10-12) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) fm in Oct.
Canadian George (FR) 40-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, mistake 4th, mistake 4 out, soon went prominent in chasing group, weakened next, last of 8, dist behind Cracker Factory (10-12) at Wetherby 2m lst (1) gd in Nov.
Caswell Bay Fame And Glory gelding out of Lauderdale.
De Bruyne Horse 16-1 (9-1) Towards rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 9 3/4l behind Gallipoli (9-9) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Flere Imsaho (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Led, hit 1st, soon clear, reduced lead before 4th, joined 3 out, soon headed, lost 2nd before 2 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 7, 31 3/4l behind Katpoli (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m (4) gd in Nov.
For Pleasure (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Held up in rear, headway on inner early straight and ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite match winner, 2nd of 8, hd behind Rockabill (10-0) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp gd in Aug.
Metatrons Cube (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden and beaten over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Glassy Waters (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp (4) pol in Oct.
