mid-division, outpaced 3f out, never on terms, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leader, ridden well over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, led 3f out, ridden and headed narrowly inside final 2f, stayed on to regain lead inside final furlong, kept on
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd towards finish, just held for 2nd, no impression with winner
chased leaders, headway 3f out, ridden to lead narrowly inside final 2f, headed inside final furlong, no extra, just held on for 2nd
chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, no impression, lost 3rd towards finish
behind, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous
led, headed 3f out, lost place 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened over 2f out, tailed off
slowly into stride, behind and outpaced, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, kept on, never troubled leaders
slowly into stride, always in rear, lost touch over 3f out, tailed off
The betting suggested Hussar Ballad was expected to improve for the step up to 1m4f last time and he duly obliged. But Frosty Friday makes more appeal over today's distance, though her recent win at this track was her first in 20 attempts. Pearl Noir has shown her best over shorter trips so far and is closely matched with Fast On on last month's running over 7f here. GENERAL TUFTO is multiple course winner and, even though he rarely gets his head in front nowadays, he went close at Wolverhampton last week and may have another win in him off such a lowly mark.
Outlaw Torn (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Led, driven and headed 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 13, 11l behind Dubai Celebration (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Hussar Ballad (USA) 12-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, chased leaders, led over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) fbs in Nov beating Princeofthedesert (9-4) by 4l, 13 ran.
Andiamo Via 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 10l behind Cara's Request (8-11) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sep.
No Win No Fee 11-4fav (9-5) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on but no impression on winner after, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Pretty Bubbles (9-2) at Kempton 1m mdn auc stks (6) pol in Nov.
Xpres Maite 16-1 (9-0) Slow into stride in rear, never a factor, 8th of 14, 7l behind Dynastic (8-10) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Nov.
Frosty Friday 14-1 (9-1) In touch, headway and every chance over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-52 (6) fbs in Nov beating Elusive Warrior (8-12) by 2 1/4l, 14 ran.
Mataajir (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never reached leaders, 5th of 12, 5l behind Rafaaf (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Fast On (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Towards rear, soon ridden along, headway over 1f out, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Bitaphon (9-1) at Southwell 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov.
Pearl Noir 8-1 (9-5) Disputed 2nd until driven and outpaced over 4f out, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner when pressed for 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Better Value (9-5) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn auc stks (5) fbs in Nov.
Fair Bunny 50-1 (8-8) Unseated rider leaving stalls, in a race won by Hannahs Turn (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs in Nov, 12 ran.
General Tufto 33-1 (8-7) Steadied start, held up, headway to 4th 4f out, ridden and switched right 1f out, stayed on to 2nd well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 5, nk behind Hail Promenader (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Legal Pursuit 66-1 (8-12) Pulled hard in rear, never a factor, 10th of 12, 28l behind Mosman (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
