tracked leaders, ridden halfway, kept on one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced halfway, not a danger after
slowly into stride, outpaced, never a factor
made all, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong
malfunction with starting gate, horse unable to leave stalls with field and lost all chance
chased winner until over 1f out, ridden and weakened
awkward start, slowly into stride, outpaced
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
soon outpaced
soon outpaced
TARTATARTUFATA has been running well enough to suggest that a return to winning ways might be imminent and she's preferred to Colorus and Figaro Flyer. James Given's mare hasn't won for around ten months but that has seen her mark slip to a 6lb lower level than when she was last successful. Her yard has enjoyed a recent upsurge in their fortunes and the jockey booking is significant and she seems sure to give a good account. Colorus made every yard here last month and should attempt to do so again but it's possible that the 3lb rise that he received for that success could be the difference between success and failure. Figaro Flyer has an excellent record at the track and merits inclusion on any short-list but the handicapper has cut him little slack whilst Feelin Foxy will need to produce a career best. Danum Dancer ran well enough on debut at this track despite starting slowly and he could fare better if breaking on terms but he faces a stiff task from out of the weights and the claims of Tartatartufata are preferred.
Feelin Foxy 8-1 (9-3) Chased leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 5f fll hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct beating Cayman Fox (7-11) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Legal Eagle (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace no impression, 6th of 15, 6l behind The Nifty Fox (8-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Oct.
Priti Fabulous (IRE) 9-2fav (9-5) Never got beyond mid-division, eased when no chance final 2f, last of 14, 20l behind Silaah (9-3) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Lesley's Choice 13-2 (8-10) Led, ridden 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind Ingleby Arch (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Oct.
Argentine (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort when edged left and bumped 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 5l behind Hotham (8-12) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Oct.
Tartatartufata 9-2fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Spirit of Coniston (8-11) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct.
Lucky Art (USA) 8-1 (9-1) With winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Lovely Thought (9-4) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.
Colorus (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Made all, ridden and hard pressed from over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, just held on, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Oct beating Loose Caboose (9-2) by shd, 12 ran.
Solemn 7-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden and hung badly left, from over 1f out, too far side rail, led inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, won at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct beating Joyeaux (8-10) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 9-4fav (9-4) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on to take 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Liberty Island (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Revue Princess (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Towards rear halfway, 9th of 14, 14l behind Spirit of Coniston (8-11) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct.
Danum Dancer 14-1 (8-11) Mid division, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Colorus (8-12) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Oct.
First Order 7-2 (8-13) Dwelt, headway to chase leader after 1f, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong and lost 2 places, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Lithaam (9-1) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
