chased leaders, outpaced and lost place over 4f out, never on terms after
led until ran out over 6f out
pulled hard early, chased leader, left in lead over 6f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, ridden and lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened
held up tracking leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders on inside, one pace and no impression final 3f
held up in rear, steady headway over 4f out, chased leaders over 3f out, went 3rd and one pace final 2f
headway chasing leaders 7f out, led over 3f out until over 2f out, chased winner and well held over 1f out
raced awkwardly and hung throughout, chased leaders, weakened over 6f out, soon lost touch, tailed off and pulled up in back straight
Freddie Darling and Full Spes showed ability on their respective debuts without setting the world alight and FLASH DE TOUZAINE (NAP) is preferred on first start for Paul Nicholls. Not seen since a promising third of 14 last May in a decent Killarney bumper when only beaten a couple of lengths, this looks a good opening for the Kapgarde gelding on his return to action, That run certainly represents the best form on offer. Fleury has an each-way claim on the back of a fair effort here latest but it wouldn't be the biggest surprise if stronger threats came from Canastero and Thatsentertainment from the powerful yards of Hobbs and Tizzard respectively.
Alkademon (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Swerved left and ran out soon after start, at Exeter 2m 1f (5) hvy in Jan.
Flash De Touzaine (FR) 7-1 (11-7) Soon chased leaders, 4th approaching halfway, effort straight, kept on well without reaching front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Home By The Lee (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f gd in May.
Freddie Darling (IRE) 10-11fav (11-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 3rd and weakening over 1f out, 3rd of 5, 24 1/2l behind Taste The Fear (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m (5) hvy in Dec.
Windswept Girl (IRE) Getaway M out of Chicago Vic.
Canastero (IRE) Getaway gelding out of Lucky Pigeon.
Full Spes (FR) 3-1 (11-0) Held up and behind, headway over 5f out, pushed along and every chance over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 4th of 7, 16l behind The Mick Preston (11-0) at Hereford 2m (5) sft in Dec.
Le Crunch (FR) Cokoriko gelding out of Line Divine.
Thatsentertainment (IRE) Leading Light gelding out of Dyrick Daybreak.
Fleury 50-1 (10-12) With leaders on outside, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair final furlong, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Flying Sara (10-12) at Taunton 2m (4) gd in Oct.
