slowly into stride, held up in touch, headway to lead well over 2f out, drifted to stands rail, ridden clear final furlong, driven out
towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
stumbled start, took keen hold behind, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
took keen hold in touch, slightly outpaced 3f out, short of room over 2f out, stayed on to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, took 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up in rear, headway 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner
prominent, ridden 4f out, lost touch and in rear 2f out, eased over 1f out, tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place and weakened
behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on nearest finish
took keen hold, led to over 3f out, gradually weakened
started very slowly, towards rear, late headway from 2f out, never dangerous
close up, led over 3f out to well over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader to half way, ridden 3f out, weakened from 2f out
Bridgewater Boys is consistent and whilst he edges up the weights, he is still well-handicapped on old form and he is selected to repel the challenges of Granary Girl and Hester Brook. Formerly with Kevin Ryan, the selection has earned two lots of place money in two starts for Gary Moore. That should have paid his way and at his trainer's local track the six-year-old should win, and he should have further success if he does indeed change stables. Mr Napolean has claims on the pick of his form but he will need to bounce back from a below-par recent effort, whilst the same applies to Megalala who has won here before. Guadiana has won at Bath before so may be suited by this track, whilst Yenaled has done his various stables proud in his long career but appears to be coming towards the end of his tether. Hester Brook was given too much to do last time out at Leicester and may benefit from a more positive ride, however Bridgewater Boys should still have the pace for this trip and he is given the nomination.
Bridgewater Boys 11-4 (9-4) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, challenged 2f out, soon led, headed approaching final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Polyquest (9-1) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol.
Mr Napoleon (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Always behind, 12th of 14, 8l behind Majehar (9-2) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Dark Planet 14-1 (8-12) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 12, 25l behind Stagecoach Emerald (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Rock Haven (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 30l behind Brastar Jelois (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 4f sll (6) pol in Sept.
Granary Girl 7-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Hugs Destiny (10-1) at Catterick 1m 4f amt hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Megalala (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, never near leaders, 7th of 13, 6l behind Dawson Creek (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Mayireneyrbel 9-1 (9-1) Ridden in mid-division 4f out, soon beaten, 11th of 16, 7l behind Almahaza (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo sll (5) gd.
Missie Baileys 16-1 (8-11) In touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 14, 12l behind Polyquest (9-1) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol.
Guadiana (GER) 7-1 (9-3) Not clear run over 2f out, always towards rear, 11th of 13, 20l behind Private Soldier (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Sept.
Moving Story 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, driven and kept on final 2f, never on terms, 6th of 15, 8l behind Contemplation (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2f sll (6) frm in Sept.
Salvestro 7-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, some late progress, 5th of 13, 8l behind Rowan Lodge (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 2f sll (6) gf in Sept.
Yenaled 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 13l behind Rowan Lodge (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 2f sll (6) gf in Sept.
Hester Brook (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) In rear, ridden, headway 2f out, soon chased winner, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Everyman (8-11) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) sft.
