chased leader, led over 3f out, clear 2f out, ridden and still 2 lengths ahead approaching final furlong, weakened and headed towards finish, lost 2 places close home
in touch, headway on outside to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd close home
in touch, effort on inside 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression over 1f out
towards rear, headway on inside when not clear run over 2f out, effort over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 3rd close home
chased leading pair, chased clear leader over 2f out, closed under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish
behind, effort on outside 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon struggling, tailed off
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, carried head high under pressure and no impression after
towards rear, headway 2f out, never reached leaders and weakened final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, tailed off
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden along 6f out, never a factor
Tous Les Deux and Haulit were both placed over 1m2f on their latest starts and would have a chance if repeating the same level of form back over a shorter trip. Poppy Golightly continues her slide down the weights and may be capable of better stepping up to a mile for the first time, but a chance is taken on KATMAI RIVER. He threw in a bad one last time but gave the impression a return to the winners' enclosure was imminent when going close in a couple of starts at Wolverhampton last month. Mark Usher's charge can take this if back to his best.
Katmai River (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) With leaders on inside, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden and weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 16l behind Wavertree Warrior (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Zeffirelli 16-1 (8-10) Led, headed over 4f out, led 3f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 11l behind Rubenstar (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f app hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Tous Les Deux 20-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, never on terms, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind No Complaining (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
State General (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 10l behind Double Carpet (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Fine Ruler (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, driven 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 11, 7l behind Tell Halaf (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Poppy Golightly 33-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind But Beautiful (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Haulit 40-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, headway over 1f out, edged right when every chance inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 9, shd behind No Complaining (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
First Service (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Raced wide, keen held up, headway to track leaders over 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 10, 21l behind Mountrath (9-1) at Lingfield 1m app hcp 0-62 (6) pol in Dec.
Music Lover 40-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 9th of 12, 6l behind Ajara (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Oct.
Craicajack (IRE) 50-1 (8-6) Towards rear and pushed along, weakened over 3f out, eased over 2f out, last of 14, 41l behind McConnell (9-6) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Nov.
Quahadi (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held up towards rear and keen, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 13, 4l behind Transfixed (8-10) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Inquisitress 25-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort over 1f out, soon no impression, 6th of 9, 6l behind No Complaining (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Louie's Lad 66-1 (10-0) Pushed along towards rear, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 17l behind Quality Art (8-13) at Kempton 5f mdn stks (5) pol.
