chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind, effort on outside and hung right over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
behind, ridden on outside halfway, soon no chance
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakening when hampered approaching final furlong
chased leaders, hung right over 1f out, held when eased inside final furlong
chased leaders, led inside final 2f, ran on well, driven out
soon ridden in rear, kept on final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders
always behind
held up, headway on inside 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, stayed on, no impression towards finish
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Tag Team, Nautical and Arfinnit are three for the shortlist in this handicap and the vote is given to Tag Team. The selection won well last time when beating Silver Prelude at Wolverhampton and that rival has since been out and been beaten only a head at the same venue. The form looks solid and he can score again. Nautical was only beaten a neck by Hollow Jo here last week and from a fair draw he has to be respected again today. Arfinnit ran well over 5f last time but he is better over this trip and although he has been rising in the weights, he can't be discounted too readily. Littledodayno landed a couple of races last season when he was well backed, so the market may provide the clues regarding his ability to bounce back to form. A tricky race this which can go the way of Tag Team.
Tag Team (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led approaching 1f out, all out, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug beating Silver Prelude (9-7) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Nautical 11-2 (8-9) Behind, headway and hung right over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, nk behind Hollow Jo (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Bodden Bay 9-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 3f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 6th of 13, 10l behind Whitbarrow (8-13) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs in Apr.
Jayanjay 8-1 (9-3) In touch, headway under pressure over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Cativo Cavallino (8-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Fastrac Boy 10-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, prominent, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 6th of 11, 8l behind Canadian Danehill (8-9) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Sovereignty (JPN) 20-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 9l behind Casablanca Minx (9-1) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Anfield Dream 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, beaten and eased inside final furlong, 11th of 13, 13l behind Misaro (9-7) at Warwick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in May.
Arfinnit (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, towards rear, driven over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1l behind Kennington (9-3) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Aug.
Registrar 12-1 (9-3) In touch, headway to chase leaders approaching 2f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Tag Team (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Musical Script (USA) 13-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 7th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Dematraf (9-6) at Chepstow 6f hcap (6) gf.
Dorchester 28-1 (9-5) Towards rear, effort and headway over 2f out, weakening when switched right over 1f out, 9th of 13, 4l behind Tag Team (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Littledodayno (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division far side group, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Quicks The Word (8-11) at Newcastle 6f hcap (6) gf.
