chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon outpaced and behind on stands side rail, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
behind, ridden 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead final 50 yards
with leader, led narrowly inside final 2f, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra
with leader, ridden inside final 2f, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
led narrowly, headed inside final 2f, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong
behind and soon outpaced, never dangerous
with leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under presure from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on to lead narrowly when edged right and left inside final furlong, headed and no extra final 50 yards
KHELEY won over C&D early last month and was expected to follow up when sent off favourite here last time but could only manage third behind Lets Move It. She had a legitimate excuse with the track riding slow on that day and Mark Brisbourne's mare can get back to winning ways under normal conditions. Thoughtsofstardom has a bit to find with both the selection and The Magic Of Rio on recent form but the latter could go close while better is expected from Pinball after his improved effort over 6f here last Thursday.
Thoughtsofstardom 11-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, effort approaching final furlong, soon one pace, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind You'relikemefrank (9-3) at Lingfield 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Flaxen Lake 12-1 (9-2) In rear, never a factor, 7th of 11, 11l behind Sharp Shoes (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Kheley (IRE) 7-4fav (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Lets Move It (8-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Pinball (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, effort 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on until no extra towards finish, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Figaro Flyer (8-12) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
Lucky Art (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, chance 2f out, weakened 1f out, 11th of 14, 7l behind Sleepy Blue Ocean (9-2) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-58 (6) fbs in Nov.
Bluebok 15-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 5l behind Estonia (8-12) at Lingfield 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
The Magic of Rio 8-1 (8-7) Mid-division, soon pushed along, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Estonia (8-12) at Lingfield 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Valdemar 16-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Hansomis (9-5) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun '09.
Cheveyo (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, headway and in touch 4f out, ridden to chase leading pair 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 22l behind Lily Wood (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Dec.
