raced far side, in rear, outpaced halfway
switched left after 1f to race center, in rear, never nearer
dwelt raced stand side, outpaced, switched to center 2f out, never nearer
raced center chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
overall leader under stand side rail until headed 1f out, no extra
raced far side, outpaced
raced center in touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on one pace
raced stand side close up, effort over 1f out, stayed on one pace
raced far side, led this trio, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
raced center in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
raced center chased leaders, led center group 2f out, led overall 1f out, edged right and ridden out final furlong
raced stand side chased leader over 4f
raced center group until ridden 2f out, soon weakened
switched left after 1f to race center, never on terms
dwelt raced center in rear, outpaced halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, not trouble leaders
A big field, but the last time any of them won was back in July when Inde Country landed a Wolverhampton seller. The latter has proved best on the all-weather so far, however, as has Garstang. Till Dawn has yet to win and gets first-time headgear, Danum Dancer needs faster ground and Quadra Hop is inconsistent so a speculative vote goes to CLOTH EARS. She went close on soft ground at Brighton back in September and has a good a chance as any in this low grade opener.
Quadra Hop (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Keen tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 12th of 13, 20l behind Albany Rose (9-7) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Till Dawn (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) In rear, ridden and headway when not clear run over 1f out, eased when no impression on leaders towards finish, 6th of 11, 5l behind Francis Albert (9-1) at Kempton 5f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Garstang 20-1 (8-10) Behind standside group, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 2l behind Mottley Crewe (9-7) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct.
Drumpellier (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders farside group, weakened inside final furlong, last of 13, 11l behind Mottley Crewe (9-7) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct.
Cloth Ears 16-1 (8-7) Led, ridden 2 lengths clear over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost two place near finish, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Bateleur (8-12) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.
Bertbrand 80-1 (8-7) Towards rear standside group, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 7th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Mottley Crewe (9-7) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct.
Inde Country 22-1 (8-13) Outpaced, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on towards finish, 4th of 9, 1l behind Novalist (9-0) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Aug.
Avonvalley 17-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along, headway on rail 4f out, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on closing stages, 4th of 8, 4l behind Lord Of The Reins (9-4) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Sep.
Boucher Garcon (IRE) 16-1 (8-3) Led, headed 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 4l behind Here Now And Why (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Oct.
Replicator 16-1 (8-10) Chased leader, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened, 5th of 11, 5l behind Glastonberry (8-10) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Oct.
Fair Bunny 20-1 (8-7) Stumbled start, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Henry Morgan (9-0) at Redcar 6f app hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Fathey (IRE) 28-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Swansea Jack (9-2) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Sep.
Ronnie Howe 80-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, weakened over 3f out, eased when no chance final 2f, 12th of 13, 42l behind Positivity (9-6) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in May.
Bombay Mist 50-1 (8-7) Reared start dwelt, raced centre close up, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 9l behind The Strig (9-6) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Oct.
Musical Leap 100-1 (8-6) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 27l behind Dixie Gwalia (8-10) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Oct.
Danum Dancer 13-2 (9-0) Dwelt, in rear farside group, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 13, 6l behind Mottley Crewe (9-7) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct.
Tenancy (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) With leaders, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 19l behind Princess Dayna (9-2) at Southwell 6f app hcp 0-55 (6) fbs in Oct.