towards rear, not fluent throughout, ridden 4 out, detached 3 out, no impression but kept on run-in
chased leaders, pushed along 2 out, no extra run-in
led, fell 4 out
mid-division, asked for effort 3 out, weakened soon after
close up, pushed along 2 out, kept on run-in, lost second close home
held up in rear, minor headway on outer 3 out, no impression and one paced 2 out
in rear, ridden 2 out, headway before last, kept on well run-in, never near to challenge
towards rear, ridden 3 out, weakened soon after
close up, led 4 out, ridden 2 out, 4 lengths clear last, one paced run-in but always doing enough
took keen hold, tracked leaders, headway 3 out, ridden and held every chance 2 out, kept on same pace last
OASIS PRINCE is a hopeful choice to get his head in front over timber for the first time. The four-time Flat winner, now with Mark Walford, has disappointed on all three autumn starts on the level. However, if he repeats the level of his last run over timber when only beaten half a length by Midnight Jewel at Market Rasen, he'll go close. Countister is consistent but is still 6lb higher than when scoring at Kelso in September. He's still a solid each-way option, but Strong Team appeals as the major danger as he's now down to just 4lb higher than when a good Kelso winner three starts back. Enlighten and Genever Dragon both went okay last time and are respected.
Enlighten 11-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd after 3rd until 3 out, outpaced and no impression 2 out, kept on, 4th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Peltwell (11-6) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Oasis Prince 18-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 21l behind Emiyn (9-11) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Countister (FR) 10-3 (10-5) Prominent, ridden before 2 out, weakened, 4th of 6, 27 1/2l behind Gordon's Jet (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Sweet Justice (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, pushed along after 3 out and 8th entering straight, no extra after 2 out, 8th of 16, 25l behind Ellaat (11-5) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Genever Dragon (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, not much room, went left and bumped 4th, mistake 2 out, soon outpaced and held, kept on flat, closed on 2nd, no impression on winner, 3rd of 8, 8 1/4l behind Amelia's Dance (11-6) at Stratford 2m hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Top Attraction 125-1 (10-11) Took keen hold, led, headed before 4th, weakened from 3 out, 11th of 13, dist behind Harbour Lake (10-12) at Wetherby 2m (3) gs in Oct.
Burnage Boy (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Towards rear, headway before 2 out, ridden 2 out, pressed winner last, kept on, no extra, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Treasured Company (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Strong Team (IRE) 5-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, stayed on but no impression, 5th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Near Kettering (11-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Major Snugfit 13-2 (9-12) Led, headed after 2f and tracked leader, led again over 6f out, headed under 4f out, ridden 2f out, kept on until weakened final furlong, last of 7, 4 1/4l behind Victoriano (9-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Leopolds Rock (IRE) 50-1 (9-8) Midfield, pushed along over 1f out, ridden 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 3/4l behind Najeeba (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 4f stks (5) pol in Oct.
