mid-division, ridden 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and no exta final furlong
made all, pushed clear final furlong, readily
never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on but no chance with winner
chased leaders, no impression final 2f
always in rear
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Kevin Ryan's CAME BACK gets the vote on course form ahead of Monkey Glas and Another Genepi. The selection loves it here scoring four times from nine starts and placing on two other occasions. He was going great guns in handicap company recently until his mark got a little high and he is the highest rated in the race so it looks good for further success at this track. Monkey Glas was a winner last time out in a similar event at Lingfield. The form from the race stands up but with no form on fibersand or on ground that has a bit of cut in it then it isn't clear whether he'll take to this surface. On his own course form Another Genepi could represent the main danger to the selection. The five-year-old has scored three times from eight starts here with the latest coming over a slightly longer trip on his penultimate start. He is perhaps better over that seven furlong trip and judging on the ratings he could have to improve to get his head in front. Bazguy is consistent enough to be involved and was a winner on his penultimate start while Red Cape could also feature but the vote goes to Came Back.
Red Cape (FR) 4-1 (9-2) Soon behind, never on terms, last of 7, 6l behind Tawzeea (9-5) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Bazguy 11-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, just outpaced close home, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Brandywell Boy (8-7) at Kempton 6f clm (6) pol in Nov.
Came Back (IRE) 6-5fav (9-3) Soon led, ridden 2f out, driven and edged right over 1f, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind She's Our Beauty (8-2) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs.
Obe Royal 16-1 (8-12) Dwelt, pushed along behind, never on terms, 8th of 11, 12l behind Avontuur (8-9) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Oct.
Calmdownmate (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 2f, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind She's Our Beauty (8-2) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs.
Sultan of The Sand 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders stands' side, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 29l behind Hazelrigg (9-0) at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk (5) gs in Apr.
Swallow Senora (IRE) 40-1 (10-2) Behind, outpaced, stayed on final furlong, 9th of 16, 8l behind Staked A Claim (10-12) at Redcar 6f amt mdn hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Monkey Glas (IRE) 11-8fav (9-3) Led over 4f out, ridden clear over 1f out, weakened under pressure inside final furlong, just held on close home, won at Lingfield 7f clm (6) pol in Nov beating I Confess (9-0) by a nk, 9 ran.
Ballycroy Boy (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Soon outpaced in rear, never nearer, 8th of 12, 8l behind Ingleby Arch (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Nov.
Another Genepi (USA) 10-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression well over 1f out, 4th of 10, 8l behind Spiritina (9-3) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.