always rear division
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
soon outpaced and behind, brought wide and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
took keen hold to lead, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, headway 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
pulled hard in behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden along halfway, effort over 2f out, never trouble leaders
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
Goodbye Cash, Dickie Le Davoir and Owed are shortlisted in a tricky opener and the vote goes to Goodbye Cash. The selection is a likeable filly and she ran well last time at Lingfield when chasing home Benllech. She is racing over her optimum trip today and she can make it count. Dickie Le Davoir is dropped in trip here which will not be a problem and Karle Burke's four-year-old has enjoyed a fruitful winter campaign on the all-weather so far. He can go well, along with Owed who is looking to win for the 7th time at this venue. Came Back ran well over the minimum trip last time but he is better over 6f. All of which returns us to Goodbye Cash as the one to beat.
George The Best (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) In rear, ridden halfway, good headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 16, nk behind Registrar (8-12) at Nottingham 5f hcp (6) gf in Nov.
Owed 9-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, 7th of 10, 8l behind Whitbarrow (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcap (4) fbs in May.
Dickie Le Davoir 7-2 (8-8) Towards rear, stayed on well from over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 4th of 10, 5l behind Ninth House (9-1) at Lingfield 1m app clm (6) pol in Dec.
Goodbye Cash (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on again inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Benllech (8-6) at Lingfield 6f clm (6) pol in Dec.
Aboustar 16-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden halfway, stayed on final 2f, never nearer, 5th of 11, 10l behind Lucius Verrus (9-0) at Southwell 6f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs.
Phinerine 16-1 (8-11) Outpaced, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Mafaheem (9-7) at W'hampton 6f sll (6) pol.
Soba Jones 12-1 (9-1) Chased leaders to halfway, 10th of 14, 7l behind Union Jack Jackson (9-3) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs in May.
Mister Elegant 8-1 (8-11) Always behind, never a factor, last of 11, 11l behind Arfinnit (8-8) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Mozakhraf (USA) 9-4fav (9-5) In touch, ridden halfway, driven to lead approaching final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 12, nk behind Monashee Brave (9-5) at Southwell 6f sll (6) fbs in Dec.
Came Back (IRE) 15-8fav (9-1) In touch, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Axis Shield (7-11) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs in Dec.
Chatshow (USA) 11-4fav (8-12) Mid-division, headway on outside over 3f out, hard ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Memphis Man (8-7) at W'hampton 6f app hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Elusive Warrior (USA) 9-2 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden halfway, never near leaders, 5th of 10, 6l behind Trinculo (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
