raced towards near side, led until ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, raced keenly, held up, headway chasing leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, ridden and chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up, good headway towards far side chasing leaders going well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, quickened clear
dwelt, soon chasing leaders on far side, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
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Archimedes hasn’t looked like winning since landing last year’s renewal off a higher mark. Pearl Acclaim has every chance despite carrying 6lb extra as he drops down a grade on the back of a course and distance success while SOMETHING LUCKY is also penalised after landing a double with last week’s victory here. But Mick Appleby’s charge has won off much higher marks in the past and gets the vote to go in again. Crosse Fire has been hinting at a return to winning ways and a recent fourth here is stronger form than Decision Maker’s placed effort in a maiden.
Pearl Acclaim (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, asserted close home, won at Southwell 5f hcp (4) pol in Jan beating Brother Tiger (8-13) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Zylan (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, 18 3/4l behind Kenny The Captain (9-0) at Thirsk 6f hcp (4) sft in Sep.
Decision Maker (IRE) 7-2 (10-0) Made most until ridden and headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Kodi Beach (8-13) at Southwell 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Crosse Fire 11-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, under pressure halfway, effort over 1f out, never able to challenge, 4th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Midnight Malibu (9-7) at Southwell 5f hcp (3) pol in Jan.
Something Lucky (IRE) 13-8fav (10-0) In touch, smooth headway approaching final furlong, quickened to lead towards finish, won at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Furni Factors (8-8) by 1l, 8 ran.
Archimedes (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 15, 14 1/4l behind Jabbarockie (9-7) at Nottingham 5f hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Scuzeme 4-1fav (9-5) Slow into stride in rear, headway approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Landing Night (9-4) at Newcastle 5f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
