tracked leaders early, in touch, ridden 3f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden an effort over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader until ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, chased leader over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, never nearer
awkwardly away and slowly into stride, always in rear
dwelt towards rear, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders
raced wide close up, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
soon led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong
Storma Norma is the most exposed of these but her latest second to Steer By The Stars in a Catterick nursery still looks the best form on offer here. Jodies Jem is improving with experience, however, and a slight improvement on his latest third at Kempton would put him bang in the firing-line. Mojo Bear has hinted at ability but this isn't the most difficult of starts for William Haggas' newcomer LADY MALET. She's bred to be a lot better than these and should take all the beating if fully wound-up.
Many Levels 100-1 (9-3) Soon pushed along in mid-division, weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 15, 24l behind Mar Mar (8-12) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Rex Whistler (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 17l behind Emperatriz (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Aug.
Dha Chara (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, pushed along and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 23l behind Cosmic Chatter (9-3) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Jodies Jem 6-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge on outside over 2f out, 3rd and one pace over 1f out, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Birdlover (8-4) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Oct.
Bryter Layter 200-1 (8-6) Dwelt, behind, never a factor, 11th of 12, 19l behind Marmot Bay (8-6) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo sell stks (6) pol in Oct.
Lady Malet Azamour filly out of Miss Rochester.
Noor Al Haya (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, outpaced 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 21l behind Shuruq (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.
Smart Alice 40-1 (8-9) Outpaced in rear, saddle slipped and pulled up halfway, in a race won by Aye Aye Skipper (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol, 11 ran.
Storma Norma 8-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no chance with winner over 1f out, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Steer By The Stars (9-4) at Catterick 7f 2yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct.
Last Minute Lisa (IRE) 16-1 (8-2) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 9l behind Cut Me Loose (9-6) at Dundalk 6f 2yo hcp std in Oct.
Mojo Bear 25-1 (9-0) Took keen hold early, chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no threat, 4th of 8, 5l behind Be On The Bell (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.