Verdict

Graceland will have learned plenty from her third at Catterick but she was a thorough stayer on the Flat so an extra half-mile will probably benefit in the near future. SARYSHAGANN (NAP) was a shade keen at Doncaster but kept on into third behind more-experienced rivals and David O’Meara’s grey may have too much pace for these. Alrightjack won a Fontwell bumper in November and was well supported in a Wincanton maiden on his hurdles bow but was quickly on the retreat when the pace quickened and is another who may need further. Archippos has hinted at ability but may do better when qualified for handicaps.

Formwatch

Adelphi Prince 100-1 (11-4) Always behind, weakened 4 out, 10th of 15, dist behind Rouge Vif (11-11) at Newcastle 2m (4) sft in Jan.

Alrightjack (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 2 out, 8th of 16, 18 1/4l behind Winston C (11-5) at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (5) gd in Jan.

Archippos 16-1 (11-5) Mid-division, pushed along before 2 out (usual 3 out), kept on same pace, never troubled leaders, 6th of 12, 11 1/2l behind Doctor Dex (11-5) at Wetherby 2m mdn (4) gd in Jan.

Bobndave (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Led 2f, remained prominent, lost place over 5f out, tailed off, 6th of 7, dist behind Mr Grey Sky (11-7) at Haydock 2m (4) sft in Dec.

Darsi's Jewel (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) In touch, not fluent 4 out, weakened next, behind when pulled up before 2 out, at Market Rasen 2m 1f (4) sft in Dec.

Mill Race King (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Held up in 5th place, dropped to last pair and struggling 6th, no chance after but kept on run-in, 5th of 9, 34 3/4l behind Windsor Avenue (11-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f (4) gs in Jan.

Saryshagann (FR) 8-1 (11-4) In rear, headway before 3 out, chased winner before last, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Constancio (11-4) at Doncaster 2m 1f (4) gd in Jan.

Vintage Glen (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, slow 4th, soon struggling, tailed off 4 out, 9th of 12, dist behind Northern Soul (10-12) at Wetherby 2m (4) gs in Dec.

Graceland (FR) 9-4 (10-12) Hit 1st, tracked leader, lost place after 2 out, soon ridden and unable to quicken, well held in 4th when left clear 3rd last, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 11, 17l behind Another Theatre (10-12) at Catterick 2m (4) gs in Dec.

Mega Double (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) Held up behind, headway after 2 out (usual 3 out), ridden and one pace after last (usual 2 out), stayed on to take 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 9l behind Lassana Angel (10-12) at Catterick 2m (4) gd in Jan.

Duba Plains 50-1 (11-2) In rear, hit 4th, weakened 4 out, hit 2 out, tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Fanzio (11-2) at Newcastle 2m mdn (5) gs in Jan.

The Navigator 66-1 (10-7) Well in rear, tailed off, 6th of 12, dist behind Ingleby Hollow (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (5) gs in Jan.