behind, no progress when hampered well over 1f out, never dangerous afterwards
behind, checked over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, effort over 1f out, not quicken, kept on same pace
raced wide in touch, chased leaders 2f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
led until headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
tracked leader, led over 1f out, no extra when headed well inside final furlong
close up, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened
always behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
always towards rear, never a factor
started slowly, held up mid-division, headway and edged left well over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong, never nearer
started slowly, always in rear
tracked leaders to over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
raced wide, always behind
Noah Jameel, Josr's Magic and Earl Kraul look the three to concentrate on in this handicap and the vote is given to Earl Kraul. The selection recorded his only career success over this course and distance and he could prove to be the value call in this contest. He was returning from a break here last time so was entitled to need the run and he should now be primed to put his best foot forward. Noah Jameel dead-heated here last time on his return from a short break and this progressive 5-year-old should not be far away again at the finish today. Josr's Magic is back on a handy mark and he shaped with plenty of promise at Lingfield last time when third behind Play Up Pompey. He has to enter calculations along with Little Miss Tara, although she may be vulnerable under her penalty today. A tricky race this which can go the way of Earl Kraul.
Little Miss Tara (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Held up 3rd, chased leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, clear 1f out, ridden out, readily, won at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol in Dec beating Barry Island (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Play Up Pompey 8-1 (8-10) Mid-division, hampered over 3f out, stayed on to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 6th of 14, 3l behind Mr Napoleon (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Shaheer (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, outpaced final 2f, 11th of 13, 10l behind Mr Napoleon (9-2) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Noah Jameel 5-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, hard pressed 1f out, stayed on gamely under pressure, joined post, won at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec deadheating with Sir Haydn (9-6), 11 ran.
Earl Kraul (IRE) 17-2 (8-7) Held up, chased leaders over 2f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, no chance with winner, lost 2 places inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 6l behind Carlitos Spirit (9-3) at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Bear Bottom 16-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden over 2f out, no real headway, never nearer, 7th of 13, 4l behind My Jeanie (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Under Fire (IRE) 11-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 12th of 13, 13l behind Kirstys Lad (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Charlie Bear 25-1 (9-1) Led 6f, ridden and weakened 1f out, 11th of 12, 11l behind Blue Quiver (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Reveur 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 12th of 13, 19l behind Arthur's Edge (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Lady Firecracker (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Behind, ridden and outpaced 4f out, never dangerous final 2f, 9th of 13, 4 1/2l behind My Jeanie (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Formidable Guest 10-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon ridden to challenge, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 7l behind Mutamaasek (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Only Hope 66-1 (8-9) Steadied start, took keen hold behind, headway over 2f out, staying on when not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Smokey The Bear (8-9) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Dec.
Not Too Taxing 66-1 (9-4) Mid-division, driven along 5f out, soon behind, virtually pulled up final 2f, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Im Ova Ere Dad (10-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Aug.
Josr's Magic (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Behind, headway approaching final furlong, ran on, never nearer, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Play Up Pompey (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Dec.
