tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway and slightly hampered over 6f out, going well over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, soon went 2nd, stayed on
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, switched left over 1f out, soon led, stayed on well (no time taken)
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
mid-division, weakened 7f out, tailed off
held up towards rear, took keen hold early, weakened 6f out, tailed off
mid-division on outside, lost place 8f out, soon behind, ran on from over 1f out, nearest finish
led, headed over 4f out, led again over 2f out until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, not much room over 1f out, soon weakened
held up, outpaced 3f out, headway 2f out, pressing leaders 1f out, no extra close home, lost 3rd post
mid-division, pushed along over 6f out, headway 5f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 3rd post
held up in rear, took keen hold, behind 4f out, never on terms
With five of these having won on their racecourse debut, this looks a tricky puzzle to solve. Megan's Motivator beat Balaklava at Exeter in October but the runner-up could well reverse that running here on 4lb better terms. Juhd is fancied to confirm Lingfield running with Icanseeclearlynow, however, though Warwick scorer The New One possibly has more scope. Chancery was very green when successful at Haydock and should improve but TRESPASSER was most impressive at Taunton and looks a nice prospect. He gets the vote today with Jack Quinlan taking off 5lb as Call Back didn't beat much at Newcastle. Wetherby second Flaming Arrow, with Geraghty on board, may be best of the rest.
Call Back 22-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, won at Newcastle 1m 6f n h flat 3yo (6) gs in Dec beating Houseparty (10-7) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
Chancery (USA) 4-1 (10-12) Behind, reminders first bend, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, all out, won at Haydock 1m 5f n h flat 3yo (6) gs in Nov beating Omid (10-7) by 1l, 16 ran.
Juhd (IRE) 7-2fav (10-12) Chased leadrs, effort on inside 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, ridden out, won at Lingfield 1m 5f 3yo NH flat (AWT) (6) gs in Nov beating Fire Chief (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
The New One (IRE) 11-4fav (10-12) Chased leaders, led 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Warwick 1m 6f n h flat 3yo (6) gd in Nov beating Dalavar (10-12) by 2 3/4l, 16 ran.
Trespasser (IRE) 11-10fav (10-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 8f out, chased leaders over 5f out, quickened to lead well over 1f out, ran on strongly, impressive, won at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nat hunt flat (5) gd in Dec beating Princely Player (11-7) by 8l, 12 ran.
Balaklava 7-4fav (10-12) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Megan's Motivator (10-12) at Exeter 1m 5f 3yo nhf (6) fm in Oct.
Catch The Fire 7-4fav (10-12) Held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, no impression, well beaten over 2f out, 5th of 7, 19l behind My Inheritance (10-12) at Ffos Las 1m 6f n h flat 3yo (6) sft in Nov.
Dawns Grey Light Proclamation gelding out of Reaf.
Drum Valley Beat Hollow gelding out of Euippe.
Flaming Arrow (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead narrowly inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 17, ns behind Up To Something (10-7) at Wetherby 1m 5f n h flat 3yo (6) gs in Dec.
Icanseeclearlynow 9-1 (10-12) Chase leaders, ridden and effort between horses and edged left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, pressed for 2nd close home, not pace of winner, 3rd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Juhd (10-12) at Lingfield 1m 5f 3yo NH flat (AWT) (6) gs in Nov.
Push To Exit 66-1 (10-12) Mid-division, outpaced 4f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 8l behind Life Of Laughter (10-12) at Huntingdon 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) gs in Nov.
Southfield Theatre (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Unruly start, with leaders in chasing group, chased winner from 5f out until 3f out, stayed on same pace in 3rd final 2f, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Stock Hill Fair (11-5) at Exeter 1m 5f n h flat 3yo (6) sft in Dec.
Virginia Ash (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of Peace Time Girl.
Que Pasa (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway 4f out, went 3rd over 2f out, no impression on front pair, 3rd of 16, 8l behind Go Annie (10-12) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo flls NH flat (6) sft in Dec.
Megan's Motivator 2-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Exeter 1m 5f 3yo nhf (6) fm in Oct beating Balaklava (10-12) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
