with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
slowly away, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, kept on final furlong, held towards finish
in touch, effort over 1f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, led final furlong, held on towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear and outpaced, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous, pulled up
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed final furlong, weakened inside last 75 yards
This revolves around MUTINEER , who is on a steep, upward curve and is taken to defy a double penalty on his return to turf. Most of his rivals are either in the grip of the handicapper or out of form, so it might be unwise to look beyond the obvious. If there is to be a serious challenge to the likely favourite, it may come from fellow 3yos Beatisa , who should appreciate the drop in trip, and Masquerade Bling , who ran well on her debut for her new trainer.
Mutineer 8-11fav (9-10) Chased leaders on outside, pushed along and went 2nd approaching final 2f, led and hung right over 1f out, soon clear, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Aug beating Top Offer (9-10) by 5l, 9 ran.
Rolling Dice 14-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, outpaced by front pair when blundered 2 out, well held when lost 3rd between last 2, 4th of 9, 20l behind Pershing (10-12) at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Jul.
Jack Of Diamonds (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Chased leaders on inside, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Breakheart (8-7) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Spiritual Star (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Slowly away, always behind, weakened over 2f out, pulled up over 1f out, at Kempton 1m hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Pick A Little 7-1 (10-0) Tracked leader until over 4f out, rallied over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 12, nk behind Buzz Lightyere (9-7) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Barista (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, always behind, 9th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Mutineer (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Kassandra (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, ridden towards outside 2f out, never on terms, 10th of 13, 12 1/2l behind Sir Plato (8-12) at Windsor 1m hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Mcdelta 10-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Pretty Jewel (10-6) at Salisbury 1m hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Olympic Duel (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 37 1/4l behind Arctic Flower (8-10) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) sft in Jul.
Betsalottie 5-2fav (9-8) Tracked leader, led 8f out until over 6f out, chased leader, wide on home turn, ridden and lost 2f out, chased leaders, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Mirimar (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Beatisa 20-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 16 1/4l behind Frantical (9-8) at Ffos Las 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Masquerade Bling (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Anna Medici (8-10) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Rocket Ronnie (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on into never nearer 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 7 1/2l behind Mutineer (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Spare Parts (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/4l behind The Special One (9-8) at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
