chased leaders on outside, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden, headway and switched right over 1f out, went 3rd and ran on towards finish
always prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, no impression on winner
made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, unchallenged
prominent, ridden 2f out, edged left over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
always in rear
mid-division, ridden, headway and edged left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
bumped start, held up in rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, no impression
missed break, soon switched left, held up in rear, switched right well over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on, nearest finish
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Most of these have won on the track but only Pensax Lad and Temple Road have scored over the course and distance. The former came with a late thrust to mug Doctor Parkes on the line at Chelmsford 12 days ago and can take care of the runner-up again but Temple Road is 10lb higher than when scoring here last month and has never won off a mark this high. Sandfrankskipsgo is extremely consistent but hasn't won since last summer and makes his debut on the surface. ROYAL ACQUISITION was behind three of the aforementioned when unplaced at Kempton at the beginning of the month where he started favourite on the back of completing a double in the autumn. He gave trouble in the stalls and had a wide draw to overcome so had excuses and is given the nod to gain his first success on the track. Luis Vaz De Torres was a 66/1 chance when making a winning debut here a year ago and has also won at Pontefract. He's shown good pace over an extra furlong on his two latest starts and looks to have every chance of reaching the frame.
Oriental Relation (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Soon led, headed over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, no extra, 7th of 12, 3l behind My Call (9-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (3) pol in Dec.
Sandfrankskipsgo 9-2 (9-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, took never nearer 3rd last strides, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Jebediah Shine (9-4) at Kempton 5f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Pensax Lad (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, led close home, won at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (4) pol in Dec beating Doctor Parkes (9-4) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Seve 20-1 (9-0) Pressed leader, ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 17 3/4l behind Basil Berry (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (3) pol in Dec.
Red Stripes (USA) 5-1 (9-4) Chased leaders on outside, wide on bend 2f out, ridden over 1f kept on same pace inside final furlong, lost 2 places near finish, 5th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Jebediah Shine (9-4) at Kempton 5f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Royal Mezyan (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Behind, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 15 3/4l behind Steal The Scene (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Doctor Parkes 4-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Pensax Lad (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Royal Acquisition 9-2jfav (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Burning Thread (9-1) at Kempton 5f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Luis Vaz De Torres (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Raced wide, close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Kingscroft (9-5) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Rich Again (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Seychelloise (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Temple Road (IRE) 7-4fav (9-10) Dwelt headway to tracked leaders over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Zipedeedodah (9-2) at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
