with leader, every chance over 1f out, hung right final furlong, stayed on well
held up mid-division, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, pulled hard, led over 2f out, soon hung left, held on well
led until over 2f out, edged right final furlong, kept on
held up, ridden over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, soon one pace
prominent, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, always behind
slowly into stride, soon outpaced, always behind
behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
with leaders, weakened over 3f out, virtually pulled up
held up in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, soon one pace
behind and outpaced, never dangerous
Zamhrear, Vibrato and Plateau are three against the field in a wide open affair with the narrow vote going to Vibrato. The selection was a fair third behind Granakey last time out. The form of that race has worked out quite well and with nominal improvement he should be tough to beat. Zamhrear rates the main danger as he won well last time out when beating Legal Lover but he has been done no favours by the draw and is taken on with this in mind. Plateau won a poor race in game fashion last time out but he will find this harder under his penalty. Rebellious Spirit is another last time out winner that could go well but he looks vulnerable under top weight. Of the remainder, Bridgewater Boys is game and consistent and his yard in top form. However, for the winner we will return to Vibrato who looks sure to run a big race.
Rebellious Spirit 6-1 (8-12) Always prominent, led over 2f out, hung right from over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs beating Weet For Ever (8-2) by 5l, 8 ran.
Plateau 33-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, edged left and led inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (6) pol in Dec beating Cross of Lorraine (8-7) by 1l, 10 ran.
Exit Smiling 11-1 (9-2) Led, headed over 5f out, remained close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 12l behind Smart Ass (9-3) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Dec.
Dudley Docker (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Prominent, keen hold, ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 8l behind Rebellious Spirit (8-12) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Bridgewater Boys 22-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, hung right and stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Just Bond (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Zamhrear 11-4fav (9-0) Held up, improved over 3f out, chased leader over 2f out, took narrow lead over 1f out, stayed on, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec beating Legal Lover (9-0) by 1l, 12 ran.
Cleveland 7-1 (8-12) Led for 1f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 9l behind The London Gang (8-0) at W'hampton 7f clm (6) pol in Dec.
Double Bay (USA) 50-1 (8-9) Tracked leader 8f out, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out, 12th of 13, 34l behind Rapid City (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Set Alight 33-1 (9-2) Always in rear, last of 13, 19l behind Atlantic Story (9-0) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Nov.
Windy Prospect 9-2 (8-10) Soon ridden to be close up, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Vibrato (8-6) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Laith (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Towards rear, some late headway, never near to challenge, 8th of 13, 11l behind Hamaasy (8-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Vibrato (USA) 9-2 (8-11) Dwelt, soon mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Granakey (8-9) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) fbs.
Wodhill Schnaps 13-2 (9-3) Behind, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Paso Doble (8-13) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs in Dec.
