led briefly, settled behind leader after 1f, ridden 3f out, weakened quickly final furlong
slightly slow to stride, pushed into clear lead after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened when squeezed for room final furlong, eased down
awkward start, keen towards rear, rapid headway to chase leader 5f out, almost upsides when ran wide on bend 3f out, virtually pulled up over 2f out
prominent, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, led briefly over 1f out, soon weakened
restrained into midfield, travelled strongly to chase leaders over 2f out, switched wide and ridden to lead over 1f out, quickened clear final furlong, drifted left but ran on close home
held up in rear, last when ridden over 3f out, switched wide over 2f out, ran on final furlong but no chance with leading pair
keen towards rear, headway travelling strongly 2f out, ridden and headway between horses over 1f out, ran on final furlong
midfield on outside, restrained towards rear halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
dwelt slightly, soon recovered into midfield, ridden and switched wide over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
Critical Thinking has now won seven times here having scored over 7f last time while Kendergarten Kop gets a change of headgear having won at Lingfield recently. But HIGHEST MOUNTAIN (NAP) made every yard over track and trip in first-time blinkers a fortnight ago and another bold bid is expected having tumbled down the weights since the summer. Whatwouldyouknow was placed yet again when third at Chelmsford while Broken Rifle is still looking for his first win after 13 starts
Kendergarten Kop (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Dwelt soon tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader 2f out, driven inside final furlong, led final strides, won at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Arju (9-8) by nk, 11 ran.
Highest Mountain (FR) 12-1 (9-5) Pushed into lead, made all, kicked clear 2f out, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Lake Sand (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Universal Effect 50-1 (9-9) Chased leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 11, 23 1/4l behind Chloellie (9-4) at Sandown 7f hcp fll (5) gs in Aug.
Critical Thinking (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) Close up, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Fly The Nest (9-4) by nk, 11 ran.
Whatwouldyouknow (IRE) 17-2 (9-10) Towards rear, headway on outside 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Eaglesglen (9-3) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Broken Rifle 9-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon racing keenly, headway and switched right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Boasty (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Servo (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Pulled hard, held up towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Athmad (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Steal The Scene (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Critical Thinking (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Amor Fati (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Slowly away in rear, never on terms, 8th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Vitesse Du Son (8-8) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
