tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, headway to track leaders 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on(hand timed)
in touch, pushed along and outpaced 3f out
in rear when hampered over 6f out, pushed along 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leader, pushed along halfway, weakened 3f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, headway to track leaders 3f out, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, no impression
close up, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
CHARACTER WITNESS returns to maiden company having been beaten less than a length despite finishing only fourth at Kempton a week ago. Roger Varian’s charge is weighted to beat the others with a handicap rating including Aishling's Secret and April Rising. But Momentarily may prove a bigger threat having placed at Wolverhampton on last month’s belated seasonal debut and First Link is a likely improver having finished fourth at Lingfield on her introduction. Bigshotte and Wise Fox are newcomers worth a second glance.
Aberdonian 100-1 (8-12) Always in rear, last of 13, 8 1/4l behind Summer Thunder (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Bigshotte Champs Elysees gelding out of Humility.
Character Witness (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, kept on inside final 100 yards, 4th of 14, 1/2l behind Parnassian (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Glacier (IRE) 150-1 (8-6) Held up, always towards rear, last of 11, 23 1/2l behind Supaulette (8-10) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Wise Fox Foxwedge gelding out of Daheeya.
Aishling's Secret 40-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, dropped to 5th and ridden over 3f out, weakened under 2f out, last of 10, 12 1/2l behind Commander Won (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
April Rising 100-1 (8-5) Keen in rear, ridden 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Stringybark Creek (9-5) at Beverley 1m hcp (5) gs in Sep.
First Link (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Slow into stride, in rear, headway approaching 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Contrive (9-0) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Momentarily 11-10fav (8-11) Slowly into stride, took keen hold and soon in touch, effort over 1f out, 3rd and unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Get Back Get Back (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Sep.
Pearl's Calling (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, lost place 8f out, not a factor after, 8th of 9, 30 1/2l behind Duration (9-2) at Newcastle 2m hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Ruby Cherub 150-1 (8-12) Always behind, 7th of 8, 25 1/4l behind Sun Hat (8-12) at Newcastle 1m fll stks (5) pol in Oct.
Tuileries Garden (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on same pace without threatening straight, 12th of 18, 11 1/2l behind Liberty Lass (9-0) at Navan 1m mdn fll gd in Sep.
