took keen hold, prominent, pushed along over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, soon ridden, no extra and held by winner
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, plugged on one pace final furlong
midfield, pushed along 2f out, made no impression
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
midfield, pushed along over 2f out, kept on final furlong
made all, pushed along over 1f out, soon edged right, ridden inside final furlong, ran on well
took keen hold, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, faded over 1f out
towards rear, pushed along over 1f out, never dangerous
held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, never in contention
never better than mid-division
Without a win on Turf, THE CALTONIAN has now won both starts on the Tapeta with plenty in hand. He’s burdened with a double penalty today but is due to be raised by 2lb more in the future. Major Gatsby beat Liberty Breeze and Crystal Dawn when winning over track and trip while Fayasel had the measure of Guiteau when successful at the same fixture here. Daring Guest ended last year with a victory at Lingfield and will be sharper for last month’s comeback.
The Caltonian 4-6fav (9-11) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, switched right 2f out, pushed along to lead entering final furlong, ran on, readily, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Sir Titan (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Major Gatsby (IRE) 5-2fav (9-9) Pulled hard in mid-division on inside, headway chasing leaders over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Liberty Breeze (9-7) by nk, 12 ran.
Fayasel (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Raced keenly chasing leaders out wide, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Guiteau (9-9) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Keep Me Stable (IRE) 40-1 (9-8) Mid-division on inside, pushed along over 2f out, weakened entering final 2f, 10th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Kalganov (10-7) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Daring Guest (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Disputed lead until led 5f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Royal Bliss (9-7) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (6) sft in Sep.
Guiteau (IRE) 18-1 (9-9) Mid-division on inside, good headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Fayasel (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Wadi Bani 11-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, some headway on outside over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Green Power (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Liberty Breeze 11-2 (9-7) Reluctant loading, went left start, led briefly, chased leaders on inside, pushed along halfway, angled out and strong run inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 12, nk behind Major Gatsby (9-9) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Berkshire Cruz (IRE) 100-1 (9-8) Sweating, raced wide off the pace towards rear, never on terms, 12th of 15, 7 1/4l behind On Edge (9-11) at Windsor 6f hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Brave Display (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Gunnerside (9-11) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Crystal Dawn (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Off the pace towards rear, headway out wide over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten, 5th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Major Gatsby (9-9) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Split Elevens 6-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 15 1/2l behind Royal Bliss (9-7) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (6) sft in Sep.
