held up, some headway from 10th, soon ridden and one pace, hit last
tracked leaders, smooth headway to lead approaching 2 out, driven out from last, comfortably
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression
held up towards rear, ridden approaching 8th, stayed on from 2 out
behind, ridden from 10th, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 10th
mid-division, ridden after 10th, blundered badly next, soon beaten
held up towards rear, headway halfway to mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
prominent, led 2nd, hit 10th, ridden approaching 3 out, headed next, weakened quickly
mid-division, headway 10th, chased leaders, soon ridden, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden after 7th, lost touch from 10th
mid-division, weakened and lost touch after 10th
mid-division, effort 9th, chased leaders after next, soon ridden, kept on one pace
led until 2nd, stayed in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened from next
always behind, ridden approaching 3 out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, lost place halfway and behind, lost touch after 10th
Another tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Bodfari Signet, Beauchamp Gigi and Tobesure and the narrow vote is given to Bodfari Signet. The selection showed improved form when stepped back up to this trip when second behind Tickateal, he runs off the same mark here and under conditions that suit he is taken to score. Beauchamp Gigi rates the main danger on her best form but she was disappointing for no apparent reason last time out so can not be put forward with any confidence. Tobesure is another that could go well on his latest third behind River Mist but he often finds less than expected off the bridle and for that reason is passed over on this occasion. Speed Kris is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he continues to rise in the weights without winning and for that reason he is opposed. Of the remainder Cha Cha Cha Dancer is from a yard in form and could go well at a price but her overall profile leaves her with a little to find and for the winner we return to Bodfari Signet.
Beauchamp Gigi (IRE) 15-2 (11-7) Held up, mistake 1st, not fluent 5th, hit 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Welcome To Unos (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd in Dec, 13 ran.
Not Today Sir (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (10-13) Held up towards rear, progress into 6th after 5 out, 4th and ridden after 2 out, kept on without threatening from last, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Goodonyou-Polly (9-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hcp chs sft in Dec.
Altitude Dancer (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Always behind, 11th of 18, well behind Russian Sky (10-2) at Wetherby 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (C) sft in Dec.
Bodfari Signet 7-1 (11-9) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out to chase leaders, kept on from last, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Tickateal (11-4) at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf.
Tobesure (IRE) 17-2 (10-13) Mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden and effort next, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 13l behind River Mist (11-0) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd in Dec.
Speed Kris (FR) 12-1 (10-9) With leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression from next, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Birdwatch (10-11) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Cha Cha Cha Dancer 9-1 (10-3) Held up in touch and keen, ridden and weakened after 3 out, last of 11, 42l behind Motive (11-12) at Catterick 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd.
Valerun (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Always behind, 9th of 13, well behind Tynedale (10-8) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gs in Nov.
Hi Humpfree 25-1 (10-12) Led, just headed when fell 3 out in race won by Kilty Storm (10-13) at Newbury 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs, 15 ran.
The Weaver (FR) 4-1fav (11-9) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, no impression, 4th of 10, 12l behind Nobel (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf.
Political Sox 25-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 33l behind Tickateal (11-4) at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf.
Alfy Rich 16-1 (11-3) In touch, pushed along approaching 7th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 8th of 13, 30l behind Chickapeakray (9-13) at Sedgefield 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (E) sft in Dec.
Villago (GER) 4-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, headway 7th, effort approaching 2 out, soon one pace, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Chickapeakray (9-13) at Sedgefield 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (E) sft in Dec.
Oscar The Boxer (IRE) 9-2 (10-5) Led, ridden after 3 out, headed last, no extra run-in, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Nobel (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf.
Opal's Helmsman (USA) 20-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, headway to lead briefly 11th, ridden next and soon weakened, 8th of 14, 20l behind Tickateal (11-4) at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf.
Washington Pink (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden approaching 9th, some headway from next, one pace from 3 out, 4th of 14, 5l behind Tickateal (11-4) at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf.
