chased leader, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden and went 2nd apporoaching final furlong, no impression and dropped to 3rd final 100 yards
chased leaders, challenged 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on, ridden out
restrained start, pulled hard, in rear, headway near side over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, lost 4th final strides
chased leaders, pushed along and every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong went 2nd 100 yards out, kept on, always held
held up, towards rear, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
steadied start, held up, pushed along halfway, ridden well over 1f out, headway when not clear run over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on well in closing stages, went never nearer 4th final strides
QUIET WARRIOR won at Wolverhampton before going in again over today’s trip at Chelmsford. An apprentice’s allowance reduces a 5lb rise and the hat-trick beckons for Tony Carroll’s charge. Life of Fame has a shout on her recent third at Wolverhampton when well ahead of Le Manege Enchante while Gold Beau was not beaten that far when only sixth over track and trip last time. Hold On Magnolia won off today’s mark at this time last year, Bay Mirage went close here in October but Cruise Tothelimit looks no nearer ending a long losing run.
Cruise Tothelimit (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, no extra near finish, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Desert Strike (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Bay Mirage (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Led 2f, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 27 1/4l behind Gypsy Major (9-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Tango Sky (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 14 1/2l behind Pomme De Terre (9-7) at Thirsk 6f hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Hold On Magnolia 16-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 4l behind Gypsy Major (9-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Quiet Warrior (IRE) 10-3fav (9-3) Raced wide held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep beating Poplar (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Gold Beau (FR) 11-2 (8-11) Disputed lead,ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Caeser The Gaeser (9-3) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Le Manege Enchante (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Swanton Blue (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Life of Fame 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out on outer, just held close home, 3rd of 12, nk behind Swanton Blue (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Sea Of Green 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Suni Dancer (8-12) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.