tracked leaders, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong to take 2nd post
pressed leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd post
narrow leader, headed over 2f out, ridden to regain lead inside final furlong, driven out
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no real headway, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden final furlong, kept on well final 100 yards, not reach leaders
slowly away, held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
awkward start, always in rear
in touch, ridden and tried to challenge entering final furlong, unable to quicken final 100 yards
The drop in trip will suit BERTOLIVER who is fancied to see off Excellent Show and Lord Of The Reins in a decent handicap. Stuart Williams has his horses in good form and this son of Bertolini has been holding his form well since a win in August for former trainer Tom Dascombe. The handicapper is slowly easing his burden and from a good draw he could take some stopping, especially if breaking smarter than last time out. The Tatling struggled last time out and a retirement home cannot be far away, Excellent Show represents a trainer in good nick and this filly ran well behind Lesley's Choice last month, whilst Lord Of The Reins has a 7lb higher mark to contend with today but he runs this course and distance very well. Littlemisssunshine is consistent and still looks handicapped to win, Norse Warrior has a first run for Peter Grayson today, whilst Chjimes looks nicely handicapped off this mark of 75. Pritti Fabulous completes the line-up but she has plenty to find with Lord Of The Reins on their run here on the 9th December, and so we are happy to return to Bertoliver as the selection.
The Tatling (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 11l behind Nickel Silver (9-3) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Bertoliver 10-1 (9-0) Not much room start, raced keenly, held up, headway on outside over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 10, 3l behind Fathsta (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Excellent Show 8-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, nk behind Lesley's Choice (9-3) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Lord of The Reins (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Held up mid-division, stayed on approaching final furlong, led towards finish, won at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Lithaam (8-2) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Chjimes (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 5l behind Green Park (8-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Priti Fabulous (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Behind, headway on inner over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Lord Of The Reins (8-11) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Norse Warrior (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Went slightly right start, always prominent, ridden over 1f out, ran on under pressure to lead close home, won at Wolverhampton 5f mdn stks (5) pol beating Rocket Ruby (8-12) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Littlemisssunshine (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Thoughtsofstardom (8-7) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
