held up, ridden and stayed on from 2 out, no impression
tracked leader, lost place 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, kept on, never troubled leading pair
mid-division, mistake 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
behind, kept on from 2 out, never nearer
mid-division, headway before 2 out, kept on, no impression
led, ridden and headed between last 2, weakened last
raced keenly, in touch, headway 3 out, challenged going well between last 2, kept on and every chance, no extra near finish
in touch, headway 3 out, led going well between last 2, driven and stayed on well flat
chased leaders, lost place 5th, soon behind
jumped big early, tracked leaders, lost place before 2 out, soon weakened
Although beaten over 14 lengths, the race contested by TOCCA FERRO at Newbury in November was very good in the context of this, and he can come good this time, while Tanto Faz is among others with claims. The latter went well in defeat here last month and as an 80s-rated flat performer he is much respected now that he has that jumping experience to call upon. Jonjo O'Neill saddles two runners, with Born Again appearing the pick on jockey bookings, but Full Of Joy was good enough to win a Chepstow bumper and the best advice is to check out the market for clues where both are concerned. Kauto The Rock is going the right way and may get competitive this time, but preference is for Tocca Ferro. Emma Lavelle's charge acts with cut and showed a fair bit of ability in that Newbury contest, with the runner-up that day having come out and run well again since, adding a solid look to the form. With improvement to come we will give him the nod.
Aggravation 28-1 (10-11) Held up, headway and in 7th when fell 3 out, in a race won by Amanda Carter (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Dec, 13 ran.
Another Dark Rum 40-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 5th, lead, headed 3 out, weakened 2 out, 7th of 14, 28l behind Lightening Rod (10-9) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Beamazed 11-2 (10-12) Behind and struggling from 4th, 8th of 14, 44l behind Lightening Rod (10-9) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Born Again (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Held up, headway 5f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Thunderstorm (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gs in Dec.
Exulto (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Held up, weakened approaching 3 out, 8th of 12, well behind Alasi (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Full Of Joy (IRE) 11-8fav (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway 5f out, hung left over 2f out, pulled right over 1f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, led 100 yards out, stayed on well, won at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Dec beating Frontier Spirit (10-11) by 1l, 10 ran.
Hurlingham 25-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, weakened approaching 3 out, 10th of 14, well behind My Shamwari (11-0) at Southwell 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Kauto The Roc (FR) 50-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway when blundered last, never on terms, 5th of 12, 8l behind Pepe Simo (11-4) at Wincanton 2m NH nov hdl 4-6yo (3) gs in Nov.
Rocky River (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, tracked leader, mistake 1st, leader went clear before 3rd, lost 2nd 5th, soon weakened, tailed off, 10th of 11, well behind Get Me Out Of Here (10-12) at Worcester 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Tanto Faz (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Held up, went 2nd approaching 2 out, led approaching last, soon headed, kept on, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind My Shamwari (11-0) at Southwell 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Tocca Ferro (FR) 8-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway 5th, every chance when blundered 2 out, lost 2nd when mistake last, no extra, 3rd of 13, 15l behind Bellvano (11-0) at Newbury 2m NH mdn hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Top It All 20-1 (10-12) Held up, one pace from 2 out, 4th of 12, 10l behind Bishops Heir (10-7) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
Wembley Way 40-1 (10-5) Led, jumped left 1st and 2nd, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 13, 23l behind Makhzoon (10-12) at Leicester 2m cond nov hdl 4yo+ (4) hvy in Dec.
Sitwell 6-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, tracked leaders on inner, went 2nd halfway, led well over 1f out, driven out, won at Leicester 1m 4f clm stks (5) gd in Oct beating Moscow Oznick (9-3) by 1l, 14 ran (flat).
