chased leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden out
in rear, never near leaders
taken to post early, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, switched left and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd towards finish
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on same pace
raced wide chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
raced wide towards rear, pushed along and kept on final furlong, never near leaders
led 1f, tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
in touch, weakened 2f out
slowly away, in rear, never near leaders
Sleepy Blue Ocean hails from a yard in cracking form but may be better suited to Southwell where she scored last month when Mr Funshine, who missed the break, never got into contention. BALLARINA, a Newcastle maiden winner in September, had her first run on an artificial surface at Southwell last month where she attempted to make all but had no answer when Fashion Icon went past. This easier track should suit and she can lead all the way. Decider is still looking a few pounds high but the veteran Bluebok probably hasn't finished winning yet though all but two of his eight career victories have come on turf.
Sleepy Blue Ocean 9-4fav (9-7) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Estonia (8-11) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Tyrannosaurus Rex (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Raced wide, never better than mid-division, losing place when hung right on bend well over 2f out, soon behind, last of 13, 20l behind Mottley Crewe (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Ballarina 6-1 (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Fashion Icon (8-12) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-58 (6) fbs in Nov.
Radiator Rooney (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, pulled hard, ridden over 1f out, no headway, last of 12, 10l behind Towy Boy (9-6) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Sharp Bullet (IRE) 7-2fav (8-10) Tracked leaders, under pressure halfway, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 7l behind Kheley (8-7) at Southwell 5f app hcp 0-55 (6) fbs.
Mr Funshine 5-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, raced in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on, never troubled leaders, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Kheley (8-7) at Southwell 5f app hcp 0-55 (6) fbs.
Grace And Virtue (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Towards rear, stumbled halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, 14th of 15, 15l behind An Mhi (9-1) at Tipperary 7f app hcp 47-60 gd in Aug.
Bluebok 7-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, slightly hampered 1f out, rallied near finish, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind You'relikemefrank (9-2) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Egyptian Lord 100-1 (8-4) Went right start, always in rear, 13th of 14, 16l behind Restless Genius (8-12) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb.
Albaher 50-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, raced in rear, never dangerous, last of 9, 11l behind Your Gifted (8-13) at Southwell 5f app hcp 0-55 (6) fbs.
Decider (USA) 16-1 (8-5) Took keen hold, tracked leading pair, hung badly right bend into straight 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3l behind Brandywell Boy (9-4) at Lingfield 5f sell stks (6) pol.
