dwelt and towards rear, soon chased along, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
made all, ridden clear over 1f out, driven out final furlong
in touch, effort when outpaced over 2f out, driven and stayed on final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, effort halfway, no impression
mid-division, headway on inner over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, no extra final furlong
never better than mid-division
started slowly and behind, never dangerous
towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, driven and one pace final furlong
CROCODILE BAY could be the answer to this contest but Elusive Warrior has to be on every short-list with Vanatina and Kannon amongst others that could feature. The selection sports blinkers for the first time this afternoon and they won't need to bring about a great deal of improvement in order for him to taste success. He has yet to score on the all-weather but has gone close in the past and has leading claims if returning to top form. Elusive Warrior proved too strong for him when the pair clashed over course and distance in October and Alan McCabe's course specialist is the one to beat here. Vanatina shaped as though worth another try at this trip when staying on at the one pace last time but a share of the place prize money is probably the best that she can hope to achieve. Kannon may hold loftier ambitions following a more encouraging run for her new connections and she should go well if acting on the fibresand but we'll come back to Crocodile Bay for our idea of the winner.
Cap St Jean (IRE) 28-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, always rear group, wide straight well over 1f out, no headway, 9th of 12, 12l behind Singleb (9-9) at W'hampton 7f sll (6) pol.
Crocodile Bay (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Prominent, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 18l behind Direct Debit (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f clm (6) pol in Nov.
Elusive Warrior (USA) 3-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f, one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Barkass (9-6) at Southwell 1m sll (6) fbs in Nov.
Landikhaya (IRE) 17-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders on outside, went 2nd over 6f out, led 3f out, headed just inside final furlong, kept on one pace, lost 2 places near finish, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Climate (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Hi Spec (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 12l behind Elusive Warrior (9-4) at Southwell 7f sll hcp (6) fbs in Jun.
Kannon 12-1 (9-4) Chased leader, led just over 2f out, pressed and headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Singleb (9-9) at W'hampton 7f sll (6) pol.
Overstayed (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Towards rear and soon chased along edged left over 2f, some late headway but never reached challenging position, 5th of 14, 6l behind She's Our Beauty (8-2) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs.
Roundthetwist (IRE) 40-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 7l behind Barkass (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol in Nov.
Whiston Pat Lomitas gelding out of Fille de Bucheron.
Always Engaged Compton Place filly out of Good Standing.
Simplified 150-1 (7-11) Always rear division, 11th of 14, 17l behind She's Our Beauty (8-2) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs.
Vanatina (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Tenancy (8-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Nov.
Pembo 14-1 (8-10) Tracked leader to 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, no chance when eased over 1f out, last of 13, 19l behind Copper King (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Nov.
Northern Chorus (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Towards rear, soon chased along, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 7l behind Tenancy (8-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Nov.
