prominent, challenged 3 out, led before 2 out, soon hung right and headed, no extra last
held up in 4th until after 4th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 6th, pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, headway after 5th, ridden before 2 out, no extra approaching last
held up in mid-division, weakened quickly 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
travelled well, held up in mid-division, headway after 5th, challenged 2 out, led last, shaken up flat, easily
prominent, led 2 out, headed last, one pace
led until ridden approaching 2 out, soon beaten, weakened before last
held up in rear, ridden and weakened before 3 out
held up in rear, headway 6th, not fluent 3 out, soon beaten
Nonrunner
PENNELLIS and Nothing Is Forever are the obvious two to concentrate on in this line-up whilst it could be too early to give up on Singapore Reef. Nick Williams' runner is presumably none the worse for wear despite pulling up at Haydock seven days ago and showed enough last season to remain of interest for the time being. He does have something to prove though so it's easy enough to pass him over in favour of Pennellis who looks capable of making his mark in handicap company following a respectable third at Cheltenham. Nothing Is Forever is edging up the weights after two wins in his last four starts but should give his running whilst Shipboard Romance may be able to challenge for the minor money.
Consulate (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 6th, weakened after next, 6th of 9, 31l behind Hidden Keel (11-6) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Oct.
Freddy's Star (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) In rear, weakened approaching 3 out, 10th of 14, 38l behind Tabaran (10-2) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in May.
Sweet World 10-1 (10-9) Mid-division, outpaced when hit 3 out, soon ridden, never on terms, 8th of 10, 19l behind Herschel (11-0) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Sep.
Singapore Reef (FR) 11-1 (10-13) Chased winner until weakened quickly approaching 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Rio Gael (11-4) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd, 10 ran.
Pennellis (FR) 15-2 (10-12) Took keen hold, held up in 7th, travelling well before 4 out, headway to 3rd before 2 out, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 11, 9l behind William Hogarth (11-5) at Chepstow 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Sun Quest 14-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, led, headed 3 out, every chance next, soon ridden and one pace, no impression approaching last, 5th of 11, 10l behind Mark of Love (10-9) at Kempton 2m cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gd.
Nothing Is Forever (IRE) 9-1 (10-11) Took keen hold, chased leader, led approaching 2 out, edged right flat, stayed on well, won at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Oct beating Raise Again (9-10) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Shipboard Romance (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, led last, headed final 150 yards, kept on, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Space Telescope (11-9) at Worcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jul.
Raise Again (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Took keen hold, chased leaders, chased winner after 2 out, challenged on inside last, kept on same pace flat, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Nothing Is Forever (10-11) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Oct.
Society Venue 16-1 (11-8) Held up behind, chased leaders under pressure approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 39l behind Mark of Love (10-9) at Kempton 2m cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gd.
Stir On The Sea (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, never on terms, 8th of 14, 34l behind Sparky May (10-5) at Worcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
