chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, lost place halfway
chased leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
soon led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
led early, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
towards rear and outpaced, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out on outer, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
behind and outpaced, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, switched left to inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish
Hubble Bubble, Bajeel and Pennyrock are the three for the shortlist in this contest and the vote is given to Pennyrock. The selection is better drawn than his chief rivals today and that could swing this race in his favour. He was a fair fourth behind Pietersen at Beverely last time when returning from a break so he should strip fitter this afternoon and he is entitled to go close. Hubble Bubble would have claims on his best form but his high draw will make life tough. Similar comments would apply to Bajeel but he is unexposed and should be suited by this step-up in trip. Chip N Pin has the plum draw and could go well at a price, but Pennyrock should be spot-on for this and he gets the vote.
Bajeel (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, not pace to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 10, 3l behind Rasaman (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Dendor Warningford gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Hubble Bubble (USA) 13-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, led 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Gazboolou (8-12) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stk (5) gf.
Little Nipper Conclude gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Mandriano (ITY) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 5th of 6, 21l behind Sea Rover (9-0) at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk (5) gf.
Myfrenchconnection (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders stand side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 16, 12l behind Milliegait (8-7) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Sept.
Pennyrock (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 4th of 15, 2l behind Pietersen (9-0) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
River Tarrant 11-1 (8-11) Reluctant to leave stalls, always well behind, 12th of 13, 28l behind Yungaburra (9-5) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.