went right start, prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
hampered start, chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, never on terms
chased leaders, led over 2f out, drew clear final furlong, readily
went right start, led after 1f, set strong pace, headed over 2f out, quickly lost place
always behind
held up towards rear, never dangerous
led 1f, remained prominent, lost place well over 2f out
in touch, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, never a factor
behind, headway over 1f out, never a threat
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never able to challenge
in touch, headway over 2f out, never on terms
Anything Simon Walker rides in races like this deserves the utmost respect and La Isla Bonita is no exception back on the same mark as when successful at Yarmouth in August, though recent efforts have left something to be desired. Young John is in decent form and was second over 6f here two runs ago while Oswald’s only poor run recently came on the all-weather. Mr Strutter was only beaten a neck over this trip at Newcastle but is probably better over 6f, as is Desert Dream. WAHAAB appears to have two ways of running but won over course and distance a year ago when 2lb higher and also at Chepstow in June. If on a going day, Sophie Leech’s gelding could be the answer to a tricky finale.
Mr Strutter (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Led, ridden clear over 2f out, reduced lead over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on, 2nd of 13, nk behind Harry George (9-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Desert Dream 9-1 (9-7) Dwelt, behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, faded final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Beverley Bullet (9-3) at Redcar 7f hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Suzi's Connoisseur 7-1 (9-9) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Sheila's Treat (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (5) gs in Oct.
La Isla Bonita 25-1 (9-7) Dwelt always towards rear, 11th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Wilbury Twist (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Oct.
Ballymount 50-1 (9-5) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Jay Kay (9-0) at Ayr 7f hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Young John (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 4th of 13, 2l behind Beverley Bullet (9-3) at Redcar 7f hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Andalusite 20-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed final furlong, weakened and lost 3rd place towards finish, 4th of 9, 5l behind Blaze Of Hearts (9-6) at Brighton 1m hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Oswald (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Sheila's Treat (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Spinart 6-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 7th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Sheila's Treat (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Eponina (IRE) 11-10fav (9-3) Raced keenly led, clear with 2 others halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 8 3/4l behind La Sioux (8-11) at Nottingham 1m hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Roaring Forties (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong and chance briefly, no extra close home, 4th of 9, 1l behind Gabrial The Tiger (9-8) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Canford's Joy (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, hung left over 2f out, kept on well, never a threat, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Swanton Blue (9-6) at Epsom 6f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Wahaab (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, never on terms, 12th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Channel Packet (9-7) at Leicester 7f hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Berlios (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Held up and behind, headway 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Danecase (9-9) at Leicester 6f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Singing The Blues (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Pulled hard, held up towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Eraad (9-2) at Leicester 7f stks (5) gd in Oct.
