chased leading trio, went 2nd inside final 2f, stayed on inside final furlong, pressed winner towards finish, always just held
slowly into stride, raced awkwardly in last pair, ridden and no progress 3f out
took keen hold, chased leader, led inside final 3f, hard ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, always holding on
held up towards rear, ridden on outside over 2f out, headway on outside over 1f out, went 4th inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders
started slowly, in rear, hampered after 1f, headway on wide outside halfway, went 2nd over 2f out until ran wide on bend inside final 2f, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
chased leading pair, pushed along 4f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, ridden and headed inside final 3f, weakened quickly
Sofias Number One's recent third over C&D suggested today's trip stretches his stamina, while Social Forum also finished third last time but the form looks solid with the runner-up, Christmas Aria, having won since. COLD SECRET just failed to catch the winner when second over 7f at Kempton on his reappearance and third-placed Primo De Vida gave the form a boost by winning his next start. David Elsworth's charge can take this with improvement likely. American-bred newcomer York Glory is one to note for the future.
Bosambo 15-2 (9-3) In touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 7l behind Pearl Arch (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sep.
Cold Secret 16-1 (8-8) Raced awkwardly, in touch in 5th, ridden 4f out, headway on inside 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd final 75 yards and closed on winner close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Yes Chef (9-12) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jan.
Salesiano 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 6l behind Fastest Magician (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Social Forum (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, driven and headway over 2f out, ran on inside finl furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Palais Glide (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Sofias Number One (USA) 5-4fav (8-10) Led after 1f, ridden when pressed 2f out, joined inside final furlong, driven and headed final strides, 3rd of 9, nk behind Diplomatic (9-13) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
York Glory (USA) Five Star Day colt out of Minicolony.
Brendan's Gift 100-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, chased leaders, pushed along and weakened halfway, 9th of 10, 39l behind Our Way Only (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo fll mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Frosty Reception 66-1 (8-7) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 12, 10l behind Dorcas Lane (8-7) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Masie Grey 11-2 (8-12) Went right start, soon detatched, tailed off, 8th of 9, 28l behind Palais Glide (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Excellence (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Ran green and always towards rear on outside, 12th of 13, 20l behind Princess Severus (9-0) at Leicester 6f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (5) gf in Jul.