chased leaders over 3f
never nearer than mid-division
mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
slowly into stride, behind, headway near side over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
disputed lead, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and every chance well inside final furlong, ran on
disputed lead, ran on inside final furlong, led post
mid-division, headway near side over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, just held
outpaced and always towards rear
in touch on outside, weakened inside final 2f
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed post
tried to anticipate start and slowly away, soon mid-division on rail, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
always behind
chased leaders, lung left and weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
Flowing Clarets won this last year but hasn't scored subsequently which is why he's 5lb lower. Fantasy Justifier had been in very good form on the all-weather and quick ground before a poor run on softer going at Bath. The Golden Cue arrives with a 6lb penalty for his victory at Nottingham on Wednesday but has to be respected with his young rider's claim to help again and though John Joiner was well beaten in this a year ago he's been in a bit better form on soft going recently. EVERKYLLACHY won on soft going at Bath a year ago and hasn't encountered similar conditions since. He's on a 5lb lower mark and Robert Winston was on board when he ran very well at Brighton on Thursday. Who Told Jo Jo has won around here and found 6f too far on the track last time.
The Golden Cue 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Nottingham 5f hcp (6) sft in Oct beating Liamba (9-6) by 1l, 14 ran.
Who Told Jo Jo (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, challenged over 3f out until over 2f out, one pace entering final furlong, 6th of 16, 6l behind Social Butterfly (10-6) at Windsor 6f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Fantasy Justifier (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, never a factor, 16th of 17, 11 1/2l behind Our Oystercatcher (9-8) at Bath 6f hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Harrison Stickle 33-1 (9-5) Raced freely, led, clear over 4f out until 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, last of 11, 12 1/2l behind Duke Cosimo (9-5) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Firenze Rosa (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Led, headed entering final furlong, faded, 8th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Midnight Guest (9-4) at Kempton 5f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Spin Top 11-2 (9-5) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced in last pair, ridden over 1f out, never involved, last of 9, 8 1/2l behind Impart (9-2) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Staffa (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) In rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 7th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Prominna (8-8) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Flowing Clarets 16-1 (8-13) Missed break, always behind, last of 9, 6 3/4l behind Midnight Guest (9-4) at Kempton 5f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Everkyllachy (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and slightly short of room start, held up, headway on outside halfway, chased leaders approaching final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Cool Strutter (8-12) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Give Em A Clump (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 6th of 11, 14 1/4l behind Time Stands Still (8-9) at Ffos Las 7f hcp (6) sft in Sep.
Aquadabra (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Close up when hampered after 1f, soon lost place, 11th of 13, 28 1/4l behind Billyfairplay (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (6) pol in Oct.
John Joiner 25-1 (10-8) Slowly into stride, soon racking keenly, headway over 4f out, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 4l behind Social Butterfly (10-6) at Windsor 6f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Atlanta Belle (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Close up, ridden well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Good Business (9-6) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Perfect Pastime 33-1 (10-7) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, never threatened leaders, 7th of 16, 6 3/4l behind Social Butterfly (10-6) at Windsor 6f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Dolydaydream 50-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Papa Delta (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp (7) pol in Sep.
Coral Caye 14-1 (8-9) Upset in stalls, started very slowly and lost all chance, allowed to come home in own time, last of 10, dist behind Who Told Jo Jo (9-9) at Bath 5f hcp (6) gd in May.
