mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, effort over 2f, no impression
in touch, driven when weakening over 3f
prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, driven over 3f out, weakened over 2f
soon led, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on gamely inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
held up, headway over 2f out, ran on and every chance approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
held up, effort over 3f out, never near to challenge
in touch, driven over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
The short list contains Muzher, Rainbow's Classic, Sir Arthur and Speedy Sam, with the vote going to Sir Arthur. Muzher's form rates in the 70s, which stands up to inspection in the context of this race, although given the speed in his pedigree, it will be interesting to see how he copes with the step up in trip. Rainbow's Classic has proven that he can act on soft and he has shown more than enough promise to be considered in this modest affair, while Revolving World certainly catches the eye on breeding and might be one to look out for in the betting, similar comments applying to Ha'penny Beacon. The Mark Johnston-trained Sir Arthur finished third to a fairly well-regarded Jamie Osborne runner last time and is very much respected, and Speedy Sam is another to consider based on two promising runs, the most recent of which came on soft going. Finally, Find It Out has shown some promise but still has something to prove, and Lets Rolls' sister, Roll Em Over, might do better in time. For today, though, we will stick with Sir Arthur.
Find It Out (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 9, 11l behind Nakheel (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Flick N Flack 100-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 8, 24l behind Lightning Affair (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Heavy Seas 50-1 (9-0) Started slowly, always in rear division, 8th of 9, 19l behind Royal Envoy (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 3yo mdn (5) frm.
Rainbow's Classic 25-1 (9-1) Held up in mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, short of room and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 9l behind Top Shot (8-13) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Revolving World (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 15l behind Abbondanza (8-8) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
Sir Arthur (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Led, joined over 3f out and soon ridden, headed over 2f out, one pace after, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Baizically (8-10) at Hamilton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gf.
Speedy Sam 13-2 (9-0) In rear and soon pushed along, ridden and headway 3f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Austrian (9-0) at York 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Muzher (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Led until over 4f out, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Aeroplane (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
