in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, driven when headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
towards rear, never dangerous
reared at start and held up, smooth progress over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, easily
chased leaders, ridden along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, chased along halfway, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, effort halfway, no impression
soon led, driven when headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
always rear division
dwelt and behind, soon chased along, some late headway, never troubled leaders
MAMBO SUN ran well on both starts last month and may be able to land the finale from the likes of Orpenella and Rub Of The Relic. The latter carries a penalty for his win over course and distance where he responded well to the fitting of a visor. He has form to his name from higher marks so may not be handicapped out of this. Orpenella is trying this trip for the first time but shapes as though she'll stay this far and her pedigree offers further cause for optimism on that front. She's in fair form and could make her presence felt as may the consistent Barataria whose mark is rising in defeat. Mambo Sun attracted plenty of market support on his return from an absence but weakened out of the equation in the latter stages of the race. He stepped up on that form last time when staying on for third behind an unexposed rival and should be cherry ripe on his first start for his new trainer so we'll take Mambo Sun to send us home on a winning note.
Liberty Valance (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Always behind, 7th of 9, 12l behind Follow The Flag (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Mambo Sun 13-2 (10-11) Held up, headway on wide outside over 3f out to chase leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Salerosa (11-2) at Southwell 1m amt hcp (6) fbs in Nov.
Time To Regret 9-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 13, 8l behind Plush (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Orpenella 8-1 (9-0) Soon led, driven when headed over 1f, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Blue Charm (9-2) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Barataria 11-2 (10-11) Very slowly away, lost at least 8 lengths, behind, wide and headway from 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, unlucky, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Vogarth (10-9) at Southwell 1m amt hcp (6) fbs in Nov.
Ten Spot (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Went right start, soon close up, pressed leaders 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 18l behind Duty Doctor (9-1) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Oct.
Thornaby Green 18-1 (8-9) Led until headed 2f out, kept on under pressure, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Pab Special (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Rub of The Relic (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Made all, ridden 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs beating The Grey One (8-10) by 1l, 14 ran.
Blue Empire (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Taken to post early, slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 13, 28l behind Salerosa (11-2) at Southwell 1m amt hcp (6) fbs in Nov.
High Five Society 25-1 (8-11) Chased winner, effort over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 9l behind Desiderio (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m clm (6) gs in Oct.
Gem Bien (USA) 100-1 (7-13) Slowly into stride, outpaced after 3f, last of 7, 27l behind Smarty Socks (9-3) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Nov.
Mister Maq 100-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, weakened 4f out, last of 10, well behind Eijaaz (9-1) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in Nov.
