chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, kept on well
went left start, chased laeder to halfway
close up, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, one pace from over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened
slowly into stride, never better
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
outpaced, behind from halfway
slowly into stride, mid-division, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slightly hampered start, behind, ridden over halfway, kept on approaching final furlong, never on terms
A poor contest gets proceedings underway but something has to win but the principals look to be Dellagio, Mambazo and Mr Spliffy and the vote is given to Dellagio. The selection has been in good form of late and was a fair third behind Cark last time out, this looks easier and from a good draw he looks the one to be on. Mambazo rates the main danger on his best form because although he has been disappointing of late that has been on turf, his best efforts have been on this surface and off what looks a handy mark he will not be far away. Mr Spliffy is another worthy of respect as he goes well at the track but he just gave the impression the handicapper had caught up with him when third behind Dellagio last time and for that reason he is passed over on this occasion. Cark is sure to have his supporters as he won well last time out but this looks more competitive and he may struggle under his penalty.Of the remainder Hello Roberto has dropped to a handy and could go well at a price but for the winner we return to Dellagio.
Beamsley Beacon 13-2 (8-12) With leaders until ridden and outpaced over 1f out, 6th of 17, 2l behind Valiant Romeo (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f stk (7) gf in May.
Cark 5-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 5f stk (7) pol in Oct beating Tomthevic (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Dellagio (IRE) 11-10fav (9-2) Restrained behind leaders, headway on inside and driven over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no chance with winer, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Cark (8-8) at Lingfield 5f stk (7) pol in Oct.
Fox Covert (IRE) 5-1fav (8-11) Stumbled start, behind, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 14l behind Vlasta Weiner (8-11) at Southwell 6f stk (7) fbs in Oct.
Hello Roberto 7-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, short of room and hampered over 3f out, effort over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 8l behind On The Trail (9-0) at W'hampton 5f stk (7) pol in Oct.
Mambazo 33-1 (8-5) Led stands' side group, overall leader, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 18, 10l behind Yorkie (9-2) at Yarmouth 6f stk (7) gd in Oct.
Mr Spliffy (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Dellagio (8-5) at Southwell 5f app stk (7) fbs in Oct.
Radlett Lady 13-2 (8-12) Towards rear, headway halfway, ridden over 2f out, edged right and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Brave Chief (8-13) at Southwell 6f stk (7) fbs in Oct.
