tracked leaders, ridden and weakened final furlong
close up, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly away in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on towards finish
held up, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd towards finish
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
made all, ridden 2f out, ran on
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, one pace and lost 2nd towards finish
slow into stride, held up, pushed along and headway over 1f out, nearest finish
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong
keen in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out
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Chosen World has been threatening a return to winning ways and finished in front of MARTIN’S BRIG (NAP) when runner-up here last month. But the latter re-opposes on more favourable terms today and can go close off his current mark on only his second outing for David Thompson’s yard. Come On Linda has been in the mix on Tapeta recently and can figure again while Zealous finished ahead of previous winner Hunters Step when fourth here and Maykir’s earlier success came at Southwell.
My Brother Mike (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 12, 14 1/4l behind Fitwood Star (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Chosen World 2-1fav (9-0) Held up in mid-division, good headway near side of group over 2f out, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, strong challenge close home, just held, 2nd of 14, hd behind Khazaf (8-5) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Amor Fati (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on, not pace to challenge, 4th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Beat The Breeze (8-10) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Martin's Brig (IRE) 22-1 (9-5) Midfield, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on but could not match leaders final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Great Colaci (9-6) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Maykir 10-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, pushed along and lost 2nd over 2f out, chased leaders, ridden and weakened inside final 2f, 10th of 13, 11l behind Rains Of Castamere (8-13) at Windsor 1m hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Come On Linda 9-2 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to lead briefly 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, kept on well, 3rd of 10, 1/4l behind Recuerdame (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Newmarket Warrior (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Fashion Free (9-0) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Stand Free 40-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 13, 4 1/4l behind George Ridsdale (9-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Zealous (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up in mid-division, good headway near side of group chasing leaders 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Broctune Red (9-3) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Hunters Step 4-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, never threatened, 8th of 12, 4l behind Broctune Red (9-3) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Highlight Reel (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased leader on far side over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Convertible (9-11) at Redcar 1m hcp (6) sft in Nov.
Sezina 100-1 (9-0) Held up on far side, pushed along in rear 4f out, driven and drifted right over 2f out, no extra, 5th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Troll Peninsula (9-5) at Redcar 7f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct.
Mac Mccarthy (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders inside final 3f, weakened well inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Broctune Red (9-3) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Joyful Star 5-1 (9-4) Raced wide held up, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 4l behind Phantasmal (9-11) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
