chased leaders, led over 4f out, driven over 2f out, stayed on well
chased leaders, short of room over 4f out, driven into 2nd over 1f out, kept on under pressure
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up, never dangerous
raced wide, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, headway under pressure over 1f out, never on terms
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on into 4th, never able to challenge
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led 1f, chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
held up in rear, never a factor
led after 1f, headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
NonRunner
One One Seven faces tougher opposition after winning a classified race over track and trip and the same comment applies to Isabella Ruby. Almurr finished closer at Southwell last time and is fitted with headgear today while both Black Isle Boy and Our Man In Havana showed up to better effect on their respective latest starts without threatening. JUNGLE SECRET went close on her handicap debut but was struck into at Ripon in July and has her first outing since. It would be no surprise if Richard Fahey’s filly proves competitive in a weak sprint and she gets the vote to make a winning return.
Almurr (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Liamba (9-8) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Knockabout Queen 33-1 (8-9) Slowly away, always towards rear, 10th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Aloysius Lilius (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Black Isle Boy (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) In rear, ridden over 1f out, edged left and kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Knockout Blow (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Jungle Secret (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Very reluctant to enter and mounted in stalls, held up on stands rail, lost action over 4f out, lost touch and pulled up over 2f out, at Ripon 6f mdn hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Bernie's Boy 9-1 (8-13) In touch, weakened 2f out, last of 11, 12l behind Becker (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
One One Seven (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway last bend, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 6f stks (6) pol in Dec beating Brockey Rise (9-0) by 1l, 13 ran.
Isabella Ruby 7-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway entering final furlong, ridden and stayed on to lead close home, won at Wolverhampton 6f stks (6) pol in Dec beating Sagittarian Wind (9-0) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Hellofagame 33-1 (9-2) Led 1f, tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 7 3/4l behind Sommer Katze (9-9) at Southwell 6f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Red Allure 20-1 (8-9) Raced towards far side of group, chased leader until inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 5 3/4l behind I Know How (9-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Wye Bother (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Led over 1f, weakened from over 1f out, 11th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Sharrabang (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (6) pol in Oct.
North Korea (IRE) 100-1 (8-1) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 10 1/2l behind Unforgiving Minute (9-12) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (6) pol in Dec.
Tintern Spirit (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Raced wide in touch, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Mont Kiara (9-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Our Man In Havana 16-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Dubai Elegance (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
