led after 1f, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened quickly approaching final furlong
chased leaders to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always outpaced towards rear, never on terms
held up, headway when hampered and checked over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, not reached leaders
led 1f, pressed leader afterwards, ridden to lead well over 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
in touch to halfway, soon outpaced and weakened quickly over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong and soon clear, pushed out, comfortably
soon in rear, well behind 2f out, eased over 1f out, tailed off
tracked leaders on outer to 2f out, outpaced over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
steadied start, towards rear, good headway to chase leaders 2f out on inside, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd towards finish, not reached winner
dwelt, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
Not many of these are showing too much form at present and this could be a good chance for Muktasb to gain an overdue success, Hephaestus and Hornpipe could be the main dangers. the selection seems equally effictive over over five, six or seven furlongs and has been a model on consistency in recent weeks. A repeat of his second behind Commander Wish should be good enough in this company. Hephaestus was rated in the seventies just twelve months ago and has been running quite well of late, he could be good enough to reach the places. Hornpipe has shown signs of a return to form last time and is another to consider for the places. Smart Cassie could prove best of the rest, but in a race that will not take too much winning we will side with Muktasb.
Hephaestus 8-1 (8-10) Always behind, 8th of 11, 9l behind Piccolo Diamante (8-12) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Hornpipe 9-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 4l behind Silver Hotspur (8-13) at W'hampton 7f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Kitchen Sink (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) With leader, led after 1f, headed 2f out and weakened, 10th of 13, 13l behind Mr Loire (9-5) at Bath 6f clm (6) frm in Aug.
Lady Hopeful (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 6l behind Splendidio (8-12) at Folkestone 5f Stks (41-45) (7) frm in Sept.
Maromito (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, one pace, 12th of 16, 5l behind Registrar (8-12) at Nottingham 5f hcp (6) gf.
Mind That Fox 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 12l behind Commander Wish (8-11) at W'hampton 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Oct.
Muktasb (USA) 3-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 12, 4l behind Silver Hotspur (8-13) at W'hampton 7f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Nathan Jones 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, dropped to 8th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 12l behind Vicky Lane (10-0) at Listowel 6f hcp 0-60 sft in Sept.
Smart Cassie 11-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Commander Wish (8-11) at W'hampton 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Oct.
Tibinta 25-1 (8-4) Reared start, slowly away, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra near finish, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Monashee Prince (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Time Share (IRE) 40-1 (8-3) Never a factor, 6th of 10, 10l behind Desert Opal (9-5) at W'hampton 5f clm (6) pol in Oct.
Tumbleweed Di 80-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, drifted right inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 9l behind Four Tel (9-3) at W'hampton 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Sept.
