tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden and every chance 3 out, not fluent 2 out, stayed on same pace flat
took keen hold, led until 5th, every chance 3 out, stayed on same pace flat
mid-division, pushed along after 4th, headway next, led approaching 2 out, ridden clear flat
held up towards rear, headway on outside approaching 3 out, edged left flat, stayed on same pace
towards rear, ridden after 5th, headway 3 out, no impression next
tracked leaders, pushed along after 4th, weakened flat
prominent, lost place after 5th, weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, not fluent 1st, weakened after 5th
in touch in mid-division, headway 4th, weakened after next, tailed off
prominent, led 5th, headed approaching 2 out, one pace
held up in rear, jumped slowly 3rd, never on terms
held up in rear, headway on inside after 5th, not clear run and lost place approaching 3 out, progress 2 out, no extra flat
Seaquel and ROZNIC could dominate this seller and our preference is for the latter; Mid Wicket, High Skies and Tora Petcha may fight it out for minor honours. Even at the grand old age of 12 our pick is a real threat in this company, as he showed when winning over 2m5f at Hereford last time. Dropping back to two miles isn't an ideal move on paper but he has won at this distance over fences and a positive ride could negate those concerns, whilst the current wellbeing of the yard adds confidence. At the weights there's nothing between our pick and Seaquel, who at four-years-old could have the scope for further progress. She's been in good form of late under both codes, including when winning a competitive enough handicap at Bangor two starts ago. Fast ground and two miles seems just her ticket and the youngster is only narrowly opposed. Mid Wicket has claims on his Plumpton second three starts back but disappointed on the level last time, Tora Petcha has plenty of weight to carry but is in good form and will enjoy conditions and High Skies needs a market check in headgear with a top young jockey booked. Rapide Plaisir and the consistent Three Ships are others to consider but Roznic can win once more.
Three Ships 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division, jumped right 4th, headway to go 2nd 6th, ridden 2 out, 1 1/2 lengths down when hit last, kept on same pace flat, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Hoar Frost (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf.
Tora Petcha (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Held up in touch, ridden 3 out, outpaced before next, went 3rd towards finish, no impression, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Mhilu (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gd.
High Skies 10-1 (11-3) Held up in touch, ridden after 9th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 9, 16l behind Benmadigan (11-9) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Parazar (FR) 16-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, mistake 1st, hampered 5th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 3 out, mistake 2 out, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Aohna (10-7) at Huntingdon 2m NH mdn hdl (5) gd in Nov.
Rapide Plaisir (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Prominent, mistake 4 out, soon weakened, in 5th and held when fell last, in a race won by Yellow Flag (11-7) at Hereford 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf, 12 ran.
Roznic (FR) 5-4fav (10-8) Mid-division, headway and in touch 6th, led after next, ridden last, stayed on well flat, won at Hexham 2m 4f sell (5) gf beating It's A Roofer (11-0) by 5l, 12 ran.
Tarkesar (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) In rear, behind approaching 10th, mistake and unseated rider 11th, in a race won by Mont Present (11-0) at Worcester 2m 7f beg chase (4) gd in May, 12 ran.
Thistle 7-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 14, 18l behind Liberty Seeker (10-10) at Market Rasen 2m 1f sell hdl (4) gs in Aug.
Mid Wicket (USA) 10-3 (10-7) In touch joined leader 5th, ridden and weakened after 3 out,, 9th of 10, 35l behind Blue Eyed Eloise (10-7) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in May.
Seaquel 9-4fav (11-2) Made all, drew clear from 2 out, hit last, kept on well, won at Bangor 2m 1f cond nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd beating Wisteria Lane (9-11) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Frosty's Gift 40-1 (10-7) In rear, mistake 4th, headway on outside after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 10th of 13, 41l behind Ruby Crown (11-12) at Towcester 2m cond hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
Douchkette (FR) 7-1 (10-0) Took keen hold, soon in mid-division, lost place after 5th, in rear next, tailed off, 12th of 13, well behind Calzaghe (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) hvy in Feb.
Lilly De Rome 16-1 (11-7) (tt) ref to race, in a race won by Enter Paradise (12-0) at Tabley 3m ptp gf in May, 10 ran.
