held up towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on to press winner close home
close up, headway 2f out, soon every chance, stayed on one pace
towards rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor
led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, headway to lead after 1f, pushed along 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along and headway to lead over 1f out, driven out
keen tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, nearest finish
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STARFIGHTER had been racing over shorter before stepping up to this trip at Wolverhampton and scoring with a bit in hand. A 4lb rise looks manageable and Billy Loughnane is on board again. Amourie was relegated to second after finishing first past over the course and distance but made amends two weeks ago so has to be a threat. Luna Magic has won nine times in a long career and, though better on Turf, generally races at a slightly higher level. Valley Of Flowers stays further than this so a strong gallop will play to her strengths but Sociologist has taken 23 runs to gain his two victories here.
Starfighter 7-2 (9-4) Raced keenly, held up towards rear, headway on inside chasing leaders 2f out, led entering final furlong, soon clear, easily, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Isle of Wolves (9-8) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Luna Magic 40-1 (8-13) Raced keenly in last pair, never on terms, 7th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Tudor (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Selecto 20-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, effort halfway, soon ridden, little response and weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 14, dist behind Hammy End (8-12) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Amourie 11-1 (9-5) Held up in mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Raiff (9-9) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Jackamundo (FR) 16-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, modest headway over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Amourie (9-5) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Sociologist (FR) 16-1 (9-5) Ridden away from stalls, led after 1f, clear with a circuit to go until over 2f out, headed over 1f out, fading inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Funky Town Pinkie (9-0) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Vision Of Hope 14-1 (9-2) Off the pace towards rear, never on terms, 8th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Colombidea (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Valley Of Flowers (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pulled hard, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 18 1/2l behind Prince Abu (9-11) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Visitant 50-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Amourie (9-5) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Golden Vintage 9-2 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened rapidly thereafter, last of 8, dist behind Victory March (9-10) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Foursome 25-1 (9-2) In touch, edged left over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Prince Abu (9-11) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
