tracked leader, ridden to lead 2 out, headed approaching last, left 3rd and hampered flat
in rear, pushed along and headway approaching 2 out, left 4th last, hampered and kept on one pace
in rear, pushed along 4 out, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, never dangerous
behind when jumped right and unseated rider 2nd
tracked leader, ridden and every chance from 2 out, left 2nd last, every chance flat, kept on same pace
close up, ridden and weakened 4th, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance from 2 out looked held when left in lead last, ridden and stayed on
took keen hold towards rear, stayed 2nd, never nearer
in touch, joined leaders going well approaching 2 out, led approaching last, looked sure to win when fell
keen, in touch, ridden and hung right when fell 2 out
led, jumped left 1st and 2nd, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened
RANJOBAIE is expected to go one better than on debut, confining Dona and King Ozzy to minor roles in the process. Nicky Henderson saddles two runners in this contest but Wembley Way has plenty to prove unlike the ex-French Ranjobaie who pulled a long way clear of the field when making the well backed Menorah pull out all the stops at Warwick. He's unlikely to bump into anything of that class here although his ability to handle this ground has to be taken on trust. Dona didn't do a great deal on his British debut in May but he's been given plenty of time and it would be no surprise to see him produce a better performance this time around. Akiem has plenty to prove, Makhzoon could be of more interest as he's heading the right way over hurdles but may prefer better ground as may Sail And Return who has shown ability for another yard. King Ozzy is no great shakes but he has the edge in experience and seemed to handle soft ground well enough over course and distance last time so is one of the likelier candidates to grab a share of the spoils in what looks to be a weak heat. Ranjobaie will be a warm order.
King Ozzy (IRE) 4-1 (11-3) Chased leader until outpaced approaching 3 out, stayed on approaching last, rallied well flat, went 2nd towards finish but no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Catch Bob (10-13) at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Nov.
Akiem (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, mistake 5th, soon struggling, last of 9, well behind The Jigsaw Man (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m mdn hdl (3) gf in Oct.
Ba Dreamflight 66-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, jumped left and not fluent 3rd, weakened after 3 out, mistake 2 out, 7th of 10, 31l behind Sereth (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Danzig Fox 40-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders and keen, tailed off over 2f out, last of 12, 45l behind Beat The Shower (8-8) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct (flat).
Dona 9-1 (10-12) Towards rear, effort when hit 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 29l behind Thumbs Up (10-8) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Fan Club 66-1 (10-5) Held up and keen, weakened after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Baguenaud (10-12) at Southwell 2m 1f sell hdl (5) gd in Jul, 13 ran.
Makhzoon (USA) 20-1 (10-12) Led until after 1st, chased leader until regained lead after 3 out, soon driven, headed 2 out, weakened flat, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Moment Present (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Racing Stripes (IRE) 150-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway 4th, weakened next, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Slip (10-9) at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (3) gf in Oct, 13 ran.
Ranjobaie (FR) 15-8 (10-12) In touch in 4th, chased winner after 4 out, challenged and every chance when blundered last, held run-in, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Menorah (10-12) at Warwick 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Sail And Return 14-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway over 5f out, chased winner over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression, 2nd of 10, 7l behind Tzora (10-10) at Hereford 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Tribunel 100-1 (10-12) Mistake 2nd, always in rear, tailed off when hit 2 out, last of 11, well behind San Marino (10-5) at Exeter 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Wembley Way 33-1 (10-12) Always in rear, ridden 3 out, no impression, 9th of 11, 20l behind Ashfield's Dream (10-12) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gd in Nov.
Babilu 11-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, jumped left 1st, jumped right next, weakened 2 out, 4th of 9, 23l behind Mallusk (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
