prominent, chased winner over 4f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, hung left over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on towards finish
made all, ridden inside final furlong, ran on well
held up, ran on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
soon prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, headway on outside over 2f out, soon lost place, no danger after
prominent, raced keenly, lost place 4f out, headway over 1f out, staying on same pace when slightly checked inside final furlong
held up, pushed along over 2f out, always in rear
Nonrunner
A race little better than plating class and PERLACHY can see off Flamestone and Under Warranty. The ex-Norma Macauley inmate now resides with Derek Shaw and he made the winner's enclosure for the new trainer at Great Leighs. Despite the presence of plenty of opposition, there appears little more to do against the usual suspects at this level. Flamestone won a particularly bad classified stakes at Kempton Park but hasn't been overly punished for those labours. Under Warranty had plenty of form in Italy though let his supporters down in an amateur riders race last time out. Chookie Heiton was once listed class on the level but he very much is in the carpet and slippers category these days. True, the assessor has now given him a chance but it remains to be seen as to how much ability he maintains. Welcome Approach has made a habit of popping up sporadically at big odds and has gone well fresh in the past. Wiltshire's third in a seller was given a boost by One More Round's victory on Wednesday afternoon. Great Knight makes a debut for Sylvester Kirk having left Willie Haggas. Hunt The Bottle's earlier promise appears a very distant memory. Elkhorn is apparently well treated in relation to his turf mark so watch the market closely. Perlachy is the pick in a race where many have spurned easier chances in the past.
Chookie Heiton (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway approaching final furlong, never able to challenge, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Mafaheem (9-7) at Great Leighs 6f sll (5) pol.
Elkhorn 8-1 (9-0) Towards rear, outpaced 3f out, stayed on and not reach leaders, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Absa Lutte (9-0) at W'hampton 6f app hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Under Warranty (ITY) 5-4fav (11-7) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Kingsmaite (10-11) at W'hampton 6f amt hcp (6) pol.
Welcome Approach 8-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, struggling over 2f out , never nearer, 8th of 11, 7l behind River Thames (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Wiltshire (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, not run on, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Interactive (8-12) at Kempton 6f sll (5) pol.
Perlachy 3-1fav (8-12) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden, hung left and led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Great Leighs 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Welsh Opera (9-2) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Hunt The Bottle (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Slowly into stride, behind, outpaced, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 9th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Muktasb (11-4) at W'hampton 6f amt hcp (6) pol.
Great Knight (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Led, raced keenly, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 35l behind Barliffey (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Oct.
Flamestone 6-1 (9-0) Steadied start, headway over 1f out, soon switched right to inside, led 1f out, ran on, won at Kempton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol beating Mr Rev (9-0) by a hd, 12 ran.
Decider (USA) 4-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Whiskey Creek (8-13) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Royal Acclamation (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 1f out, not much room entering final furlong, eased, 8th of 12, 7l behind Sarah's Art (9-1) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Bateleur 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway to go 3rd approaching 2f out, ridden to chase winner briefly over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Helping Hand (8-8) at Great Leighs 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Eternal Optimist (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Soon led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 6l behind Norcroft (9-0) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
