held up towards rear, pushed along and headway over 3f out, challenged from over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on towards finish, just held
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased leading pair from well over 1f out, no impression
tracked leader, quickly weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 3f out
held up mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, led over 3f out, ridden and pressed over 1f out, kept on gamely inside final furlong, just held on
tracked leaders in 4th early, soon settled in mid-division, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, went 4th over 1f out, no impression
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, pushed along over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
led, took keen hold and soon clear, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
in rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
TRUE TO FORM bounced back with a win at Wolverhampton last week and the runner-up has already boosted the form with a subsequent victory. He rattled off a four-timer in the space of two weeks for Sir Mark Prescott last year and can go in again for current connections. Yarmouth winner Chilledtothebone remains in fine fettle having gone close again last time and he stands out as the main danger ahead of Christmas Light, who is struggling at present but has the past form to figure. Fairy Mist is running well but has plenty to find on today's terms.
True To Form (IRE) 6-5fav (9-10) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol beating Beach Babe (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Christmas Light 25-1 (9-3) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, one pace and no impression, 7th of 13, 13l behind Brigadoon (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Fairy Mist (IRE) 10-3fav (8-5) Tracked leaders, chased leader over 6f out, led 2f out, soon ridden, hung left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra closing stages, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Ashgrove Nell (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Freddie Bolt 28-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, struggling over 6f out, never a factor, tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Grey Command (9-10) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Moonbalej 33-1 (9-12) Slight lead until 5f out, chased leader until over 4f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off, 13th of 14, 43l behind My Mate Jake (9-11) at Redcar 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
Valantino Oyster (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Raced keenly, in touch, ridden halfway, soon weakened, last of 11, 23l behind Singzak (8-9) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Child Of Our Time (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Dwelt, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 7l behind Aegean Destiny (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Sep.
Chilledtothebone 4-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, pushed along 5f out, outpaced over 3f out, rallied on outside over 1f out, driven and hung left inside final furlong, took 2nd closing stages, not reached winner, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Sky Diamond (9-8) at Kempton 1m 3yo sell stks (6) pol in Aug.
Convitezza 66-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 13, 10l behind Diamond Sunrise (8-4) at Beverley 1m app stks (6) gf in Sep.
Eyeforglory 100-1 (8-10) Towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a threat, 7th of 14, 13l behind Yorksters Prince (9-7) at Redcar 1m 2f sell stks (6) gf in Sep.
Goodmanyourself 20-1 (8-9) Soon with winner, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 9, 12l behind Yorksters Prince (9-6) at Redcar 1m 2f sell stks (5) gf.
Valentine's Gift 25-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 7th of 9, 14l behind Yorksters Prince (9-6) at Redcar 1m 2f sell stks (5) gf.
Stay On Track (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 19l behind Appyjack (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Why So Serious 50-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden 6f out, went 4th over 4f out, one pace final 3f, went 3rd over 1f out, no chance, 3rd of 7, 26l behind All My Heart (8-13) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Aug.
