restless in stalls, slowly into stride, off the pace in last pair, good headway near side of group under pressure over 1f out, stayed on into 3rd and closed on 2nd, no chance with winner
tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong, never able to challenge
chased leaders out wide, raced awkwardly and weakened over 2f out
made all, came clear over 1f out, ran on strongly, unchallenged
chased winner until ridden over 1f out, chased leaders, plugged on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, some headway on inside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
wore hood to post, steadied and switched left after start, held up off the pace in last pair, hung right on bend 4f out, some headway and switched left inside final 2f, never going pace to get involved
held up off the pace towards rear, ridden along and plugged on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten
The penalised Pocket The Packet has been mopping-up Class 6 races including at Lingfield last week but this is a stiffer test and ELEGANT CHARM (NAP) is preferred. The Godolphin filly appeared to win with more in hand at Kempton than the length winning margin would suggest and Charlie Appleby’s charge looks worth sticking with. Cariad Angel took a step forward when finishing runner-up in a maiden race over track and trip last month and there should be more to come now handicapping while Beach Buoy is another handicap debutant to consider.
Havana By The Sea (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Last to break, in rear, switched right inside final furlong, kept on, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Shaquille (9-13) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (2) pol in Dec.
Elegant Charm (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Led 1f, tracked leader, ridden to lead again approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Kempton 6f (4) pol in Nov beating Tenjin (9-7) by 1l, 10 ran.
Democracy Dilemma (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Michaela's Boy (9-10) at Chelmsford City 5f (4) pol in Dec.
Rocking Ends 14-1 (9-3) With winner until over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Michaela's Boy (9-10) at Chelmsford City 5f (4) pol in Dec.
Glorious Angel (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Led, edged left and ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, no extra and lost 2nd final stride, 3rd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Brave Emperor (9-9) at Wolverhampton 7f (4) pol in Nov.
Beach Buoy (IRE) 11-4fav (9-11) Led, driven and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind Maharajas Express (9-2) at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Pocket The Packet (IRE) Evensfav (9-9) Wore hood to post, chased leaders, travelling well when edged right home turn, ran on to lead final 150 yards, won going away, won at Lingfield 6f (6) pol in Dec beating Profitable Dawn (9-8) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Cariad Angel (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Prominent, pushed into lead after 2f out, ridden before final furlong, headed late on and no match for winner, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Nine Tenths (9-2) at Newcastle 6f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Nov.
