Verdict

VHUJON bounced back to form from a high draw over 6f here a week ago. He scored with a bit in hand too so gets the nod to follow up today despite his penalty as he's won off higher marks in the past. Recent Wolverhampton winner Gala Spirit should go well again and there's little to separate Warbond and Shaunas Spirit on their running over a mile at this track last time when second and third respectively. Gazboolou should be thereabouts once again and Dingaan could pose a threat if back to his best.

Formwatch

Vhujon (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Torres Del Paine (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.

Gala Spirit (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Led and keen, ridden inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 4th of 12, 1/2l behind Berbice (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-62 (6) pol in Nov.

Gazboolou 14-1 (9-0) With leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Cut And Thrust (9-2) at Lingfield 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol.

Dells Breezer 20-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, last of 9, 7l behind Royal Bajan (9-6) at Lingfield 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.

Princess Willow 50-1 (9-8) Led 1f, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Forceful Appeal (9-13) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol.

Snow Ridge 12-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, never near leaders, 5th of 12, 12l behind Patriotic (9-0) at Southwell 1m mdn hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jul.

Dingaan (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Belinsky (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.

Nacho Libre 66-1 (9-4) Always behind, 9th of 13, 7l behind Monte Cassino (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.

Silly Billy (IRE) 28-1 (8-10) In rear until driven and stayed towards far side final 2f, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 4l behind Beachwood Bay (9-3) at Southwell 6f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs.

Warbond 25-1 (8-12) In touch on outside, headway to 2nd 2f out, closed to lead inside final furlong, idled and headed close home, 2nd of 13, nk behind Karate (8-10) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.

Hollie 9-1 (8-12) Went left start, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside funal furlong, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Rivas Rhapsody (8-12) at Ffos Las 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) hvy in Nov.

Shaunas Spirit (IRE) 15-8fav (8-12) Soon led, clear over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Karate (8-10) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.

Chandrayaan 8-1 (8-4) Went right start, always in rear, last of 8, 17l behind Cheers (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.

Grand Honour (IRE) 11-1 (8-7) Mid-division, some late headway, never nearer, 6th of 9, 5l behind Lucky Royale (8-9) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.