tracked leader, challenged 2 out, every chance last, soon ridden, kept on same pace, held when lost 2nd towards finish
held up, always behind, tailed off 2 out
tracked leaders, driven 3 out, stayed on to lead approaching next, soon ridden, held on under pressure flat
mid-division, headway 6th, soon chased leaders, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace, never on terms
led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened last
always behind, tailed off 2 out
tracked leaders, lost place 4 out, soon behind, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway after 2 out, 4th approaching last, ridden and ran on flat, finished well to take 2nd towards finish, not reach winner
mid-diviison on outside, pushed along after 5th, behind from next, lost touch when pulled up before 4 out
towards rear, headway into mid-division after 3 out, ridden after next, never near leaders
mid-division, ridden after 2 out, stayed on to take 4th flat, never troubled leaders
chased leaders to before 3 out, weakened from next
The majority of these have plenty to prove at present but Honourable Exit was on the heels of the leaders when falling at Plumpton last time and has had fewer starts under Rules than most. Drive On Locky did win a race for former connections in Ireland but Only Gorgeous is likely to find conditions much too testing. Tim Vaughan runs two but Knight's Reward returns from a lengthy absence and Man of God looks to be going backwards. ALLCHILLEDOUT faded over a longer trip here last time but has been eased a further 3lb since and is probably worth another chance.
Only Gorgeous (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Led until 7th, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 10, 37 3/4l behind Join The Navy (11-4) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
Knight's Reward 20-1 (11-3) Led until 6th, chased leader until after 3 out, weakened before blundered 2 out, 10th of 14, dist behind All Yours (10-7) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn (4) sft in Feb.
Allchilledout 22-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 14, 24 3/4l behind Olympian Boy (11-6) at Taunton 2m hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Rior (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Held up in rear, weakened 4 out, 7th of 8, dist behind Loves Destination (10-11) at Plumpton 2m hcp (5) hvy in Feb.
Aristocracy 11-1 (11-11) Led to 3rd, chased clear leader (winner) to 7th, no chance after, weakened before 2 out,, 4th of 7, dist behind Danceintothelight (11-7) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Drive On Locky (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Towards rear, never a factor, some progress after 3 out and pushed along in 8th next, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 25 3/4l behind Lake Field (11-12) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Honourable Exit (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Chasing leaders when fell 4 out, at Plumpton 2m hcp (5) hvy in Feb.
Man of God (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) In rear, not fluent 5th, well beaten 4 out, 6th of 9, 37 3/4l behind Guaracha (11-12) at Plumpton 2m hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Hill Forts Gypse (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, weakened from 3 out, 7th of 9, dist behind Stop The Press (11-5) at Taunton 2m 3f (4) hvy in Jan.
Drummond 4-1fav (10-3) Held up towards rear, headway 2nd to chase winner, ridden and weakened before last, 6th of 9, 15 1/4l behind Solstice Star (11-6) at Chepstow 2m hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Edeiff's Lad 8-1 (10-0) Last pair, steady headway before 13th, 3rd approaching 4 out, soon pushed along, no impression before 3 out, slight peck 3 out, one pace and lost 3rd next, 4th of 12, 14l behind Kings Apollo (11-2) at Taunton 3m 2f hcp (4) sft in Feb.
Sun Quest 100-1 (10-0) Chased leaders to 4th, struggling when not fluent 4 out, weakened from next, 12th of 15, dist behind Hear The Chimes (11-5) at Ludlow 2m hcp (4) sft in Feb.
