held up in rear, headway from 2 out, kept on run-in, not reach leaders
close up, headway to track leading pair going well approaching 2 out, led soon after, in command flat, eased near finish
mid-division, weakened soon after 6th, tailed off when pulled up approaching 2 out
took keen hold, chased leaders, weakening when not much room and fell 2 out
mid-division, headway approaching 5th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up last
held up in rear, headway on outside 5th, chased leaders approaching 3 out until weakened before next
held up in rear, stayed on run in but never in contention
held up towards rear, headway from 3 out, chased leaders 2 out, kept on run-in
always behind, struggling 5th, tailed off 3 out, soon pulled up
chased leaders, weakened 5th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out
raced wide in mid-division, ridden and weakened before 3 out
behind, headway approaching 2 out, kept on under pressure run-in, never nearer
held up in mid-division, headway approaching 5th, led 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened
led until soon after 5th, weakened rapidly, tailed off when pulled up 2 out
chased leaders, losing place when hampered on long run to 5th, tailed off
chased leader, led soon after 5th to 3 out, regained lead 2 out, headed soon after, half a length down and still challenging when hit last, one pace and held flat
PEARL has dropped in the weights and is preferred here to Watchmaker and Ready To Crown. Alison Thorpe has her horses in fair form and this Daylami mare certainly has the ability to win a race of this ilk. She has been dropped 3lb since her last run in May and with a good record on soft ground she won't mind any further rain that falls. Ready To Crown continues to run with credit in defeat but ultimately she finds winning hard, Acapulco Bay is a course winner but he needs to improve for the visor, whilst Robert Thornton got a good tune out of Grand Article when they teamed up 216 days ago. Lemon Silk has plenty of ability and is chucked in on his old form if back to his best, Star Of Memories makes his handicap debut off a mark of 92 which may be lenient, whilst Tarkesar should strip fitter for a run at Towcester last month. The step up in trip may suit Watchmaker and the Tor Sturgis-trained son of Bering looks an interesting contender in this easier race. The market should have its say, however without that information we are happy to stick with Pearl.
Acapulco Bay 20-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, ridden after 5th, headway approaching 3 out, soon no impression, 7th of 12, 31l behind High Carol (10-11) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Oct.
Ready To Crown (USA) 9-2 (10-13) Mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden and effort to chase leading pair before next, kept on, lost 3rd flat, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Golden Square (9-13) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Grand Article (IRE) 13-2 (11-3) In touch, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, stayed on flat, 5th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Lepido (11-2) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Apr.
Lemon Silk (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Held up well in rear, jumped right 5th, soon lost touch, 10th of 12, 42l behind L'Eau Du Nil (11-2) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Mar.
Harcourt (USA) 40-1 (11-0) Always behind, 13th of 16, well behind Lucky Pearl (9-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Oct.
Eastwell Smiles 40-1 (10-8) Prominent, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 18, 23l behind Lady Pilot (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Dec.
Kilmeena Magic 14-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, mistake 2 out, punished approaching last and every chance until not quicken near finish, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Akram (11-6) at Kempton 2m cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gd.
Cool Bob (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, still there when blundered badly and unseated rider 3 out, in a race won by Tarkani (11-5) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Oct, 13 ran.
Russellstown Boy (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, 9th of 15, 41l behind Air of Confusion (10-8) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 gs in May.
Star Of Memory (FR) 66-1 (11-0) Set modest pace, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 8, 16l behind Star Of Angels (11-0) at Stratford 2m 6f mdn hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Tarkesar (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway to go in touch 2 out, no impression from over 1 out, 8th of 15, 16l behind Vincenzio (11-12) at Towcester 2m 4yo Am hcp 0-100 (4) gd in Oct.
Pearl (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Jumped badly right 1st, in rear, soon driven along, never troubled leaders, 5th of 12, 18l behind Santera (11-3) at Fakenham 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (0-105) (4) gf in May.
Anay Turge (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway 4 out, chased leaders 2 out, never on terms, 9th of 16, 25l behind Lucky Pearl (9-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Oct.
Watchmaker 9-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, well beaten before 3 out, 7th of 10, 35l behind Zabeel Palace (11-11) at Plumpton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Oct.
Wishes Or Watches (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) In rear, hit 6th, soon ridden, hampered bend after 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by R'Cam (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp 0-90 (5) gd, 14 ran.
Rothres (FR) 16-1 (10-4) Towards rear, jumped left 3rd, pulled up after 7th, in a race won by Ring For Time (11-2) at Stratford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jun, 13 ran.
