switched left soon after start, held up, always in rear
held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, every chance when hung left inside final furlong, ran on
outpaced and reminders soon after start, headway final furlong, nearest finish
in rear, ridden well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
chased leader 3f, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
prominent, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
prominent over 2f
prominent, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden, edged right and headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Compton Classic has obvious claims in this race but our vote goes to ADMIRAL BOND with Ryedane also likely to feature. Although not pulling up any tress our selection has been steadily improving form his last few outings and this could be the race that sees him land the gold. Apprentice David Probert has been booked for the ride to ease the amount of weight he'll carry and a continued progression will have him in the winner's enclosure. Compton Classic should be a warm order when the market opens after a decent second at Kempton after three months off. That form doesn't quite stand up though as the winner of that race has been beaten twice since but Jim Boyle's charge will be fitter this time and is a danger. Also one to consider is Ryedane, who returns to the track where he was just denied a win over six furlongs two runs ago. That form hasn't been stood up since but the six-year-old is running consistently and that alone might be good enough to feature here. Also in the mix is course and distance winner Monte Major. Its been over a year and a half since that win though but he showed a bit to suggest that wait might soon be over after running credibly at Great Leighs last time out. Just Joey could also be one who challenges for the minor placings after an improved performance over course and distance nearly a month ago while relative newcomer Rightcar Lewis ran her best race to date last time out. But Admiral Bond is the selection. (Jamie Watson)
Helping Hand (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 5l behind Harlech Castle (9-0) at Nottingham 5f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Admiral Bond (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Dwelt, in rear, headway over 1f out, soon hung left, never troubled leaders, 5th of 13, 5l behind Pride of Northcare (9-1) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Back In The Red (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Soon pushed along in mid-division, lost place over 3f out, came wide straight, no impression, 7th of 13, 7l behind Pride of Northcare (9-1) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Walragnek 66-1 (8-0) Slowly into stride, pulled hard, soon tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 15th of 16, 8l behind Finsbury (8-0) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Just Joey 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, beaten over 1f out, 6th of 13, 6l behind Pride of Northcare (9-1) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Ryedane (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Behind, headway 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 6th of 14, 3l behind Joyeaux (8-11) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Oct.
Monte Major (IRE) 11-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, hard ridden and effort over 1f out, never able to challenge, 4th of 9, 4l behind Wreningham (8-7) at Great Leighs 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Rightcar Lewis 40-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, weakening when hampered towards finish, 5th of 10, 9l behind Anne of Kiev (8-12) at W'hampton 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Oct.
Daddy Cool 50-1 (8-10) Pressed leader, led over 4f out to approaching 2f out, weakened quickly, last of 7, 18l behind Bazguy (8-10) at Kempton 6f clm (6) pol in Aug.
Fizzlephut (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 7l behind Toms Laughter (8-10) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Mr Rooney (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Led, headed after 1f, weakened well inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind Blue Tomato (8-10) at W'hampton 5f clm (6) pol in Oct.
Compton Classic 5-1 (8-4) Mid-division, headway on inside 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, held on gamely to hold 2nd, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Our Blessing (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Lady Bahia (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, behind, hung left from over 1f out, always in rear, 12th of 13, 14l behind Pride of Northcare (9-1) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
