chased leaders to 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon outpaced in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, led towards finish
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened final furlong
in touch on outside, effort 2f out, soon ridden, every chance over 1f out, no extra and weakened final 100 yards
led, ridden 2f out, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish
slowly into stride, raced keenly, soon in touch, ridden 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
chased leaders on inside, outpaced 4f out, soon lost place, behind when ridden 3f out, no danger after
chased leaders, lost place when short of room 4f out, soon outpaced, behind over 3f out
Nonrunner
General Tufto and EIUM MAC have been taking it in turns to beat each other with the former coming out best on their latest encounter, albeit only by a neck in a tight finish. The latter re-opposes in better terms and Neville Bycroft's charge can turn the tables. Sleet usually makes the frame round here without threatening to actually get his head in front and it could be a similar story today but Schottische went close when last seen on the Fibresand at this time last year and could go well again.
Rio Cobolo (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Soon led, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 14l behind Best Tamayuz (9-1) at Southwell 1m hcp (0-65) (6) fbs in Dec.
Ametrine (IRE) 4-1 (8-3) Slow into stride in rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor, 6th of 8, 17l behind Good Hope (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf in Jul.
General Tufto 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, outpaced and behind over 4f out, headway under pressure 3 out, switched outside over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to challenge inside final furlong, led narrowly near finish, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-52 (6) fbs beating Eium Mac (9-6) by nk, 8 ran.
Schottische 33-1 (8-2) Chased leadiing pair, ridden on inside well over 1f out, kept on, last of 3, 2l behind Monsieur Chevalier (9-5) at Kempton 7f clm stks (5) pol in Dec.
Quite Sparky 20-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 3f out, switched left over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 8l behind Major Rowan (8-3) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Sleet (IRE) 15-8fav (8-9) Slowly away, hampered soon after start, switched right and outpaced after 1f, headway halfway, chased leaders from 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Poppy Bond (9-6) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Eium Mac 3-1fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, driven to lead 2f out, soon ridden, hard pressed inside final furlong, kept on, headed narrowly near finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind General Tufto (9-3) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
Classical Diva 20-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, headway to track leaders over 4f out, ridden halfway, kept on one pace, lost 3rd inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 5l behind Wimboldsley (9-0) at Southwell 7f stks 0-55 (6) fbs in Dec.
Masked Dance (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, driven halfway, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 8, 13l behind Eium Mac (8-7) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Hartford Starts (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Steadied start and soon switched right, in rear, hung left 4f out, weakened and eased over 2f out, last of 11, well behind Flamingo Beat (9-7) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May '13.
Meydan Style (USA) 50-1 (8-5) Dwelt towards rear, never on terms, 8th of 14, 16l behind Novalist (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
