soon pushed along towards rear, headway over 1f out, plugged on, never dangerous
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway approaching halfway, went 3rd 3f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, plugged on final 2f, never dangerous
chased leaders, pushed along and lost place halfway
slowly into stride, soon in touch, pushed along 4f out, soon weakened
reluctant to race and detached throughout, tailed off
chased leader, led 7f out, headed over 2f out, chased leader and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, weakened 5f out
chased leaders, went 2nd 7f out, led over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
took keen hold, chased leaders, led over 1f out, stayed on strongly
chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led 5f, weakened over 4f out
towards rear, headway on outside 7f out, soon chasing leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Course winner Mister Frosty isn't out of this on his return from a lengthy absence and Layla's Boy has claims on his first start since April. Like Clockwork and Lord Golan have yet to race on this surface but Goodlukin Lucy has a shout off her current mark. MISS ELLA JADE went close over track and trip in August with Goldie Horn a length behind in third. Richard Whitaker's filly gets the nod to confirm running and come out best in this.
This Is Me 16-1 (10-0) Slowly away, always behind, well beaten over 1f out, last of 12, 16l behind Safwaan (9-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jul.
Mister Frosty (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Slowly away, held up in touch, chased winner over 4f out until ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong, 4th of 7, 9l behind Dunaskin (8-2) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr '12.
Layla's Boy 25-1 (8-8) Always behind, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 16l behind Bright Applause (9-3) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Overrule (USA) 16-1 (9-8) Held up mid-division, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, plugged on and never dangerous, 4th of 8, 17l behind Waahej (9-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Sep.
Like Clockwork 7-2fav (9-1) Dwelt in rear, headway over 3f out, came stand side over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 7l behind Wee Giant (9-5) at Catterick 1m 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) hvy in Oct.
Follow The Flag (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Close up, ridden and lost place over 4f out, 5th of 6, 23l behind Honoured (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3f clm stks (6) fbs.
Princeofthedesert 10-1 (9-8) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 11, 6l behind Torero (9-9) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Oct.
Lord Golan 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on and headed towards finish, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Impertinent (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f app hcp 0-55 (6) pol in Oct.
Goodlukin Lucy 6-1 (8-10) Soon tracking leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 9l behind Amantius (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Hussar Ballad (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Soon chasing leader, ridden and lost 2nd over 3f out, weakened soon after, last of 16, 43l behind Artful Prince (9-10) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Sep.
Miss Ella Jade 14-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded entering final furlong, 5th of 10, 11l behind Captain Caroline (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Flying Applause 8-1 (11-5) Steadied start, held up, passed some weakening rivals final 2f, never any chance, 7th of 11, 14l behind Red Four (11-0) at Nottingham 1m 2f am hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.
Goldie Horn 6-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon headed, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Waahej (9-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Sep.
Shirls Son Sam 33-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, soon in touch on outside, led over 6f out, ridden 3f out, kept on until headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 15, 2 3/4l behind Blue Top (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
