went left start, outpaced after 2f, soon driven along, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish
slowly into stride, soon outpaced in rear
led 1f, ridden and outpaced halfway, driven and rallied to stay on towards finish
hampered start, soon tracked leaders, every chance, chased winner over 1f out, kept on, unable to quicken towards finish
led after 1f, travelled well, ridden over 1f out, stayed on
went right start, chased leaders, ridden and every chance when hung left 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up, ridden halfway, weakened entering final 2f
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
soon outpaced in rear
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
pushed along in rear, kept on, never near leaders
close up, ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, kept on under pressure towards finish
Nonrunner
JILLY WHY is marginally preferred to Swallow Forest and Note Perfect. Jilly Why was given a short break after the end of September before returning to action with a fair performance at the start of this month. She may have finished in midfield but she was only beaten just over a length and wouldn't need to find too much to gain a ninth career success. Bedloe's Island is a fascinating newcomer to the handicap ranks and it would be no great surprise were Robert Winston's mount to attract support. Willhewhiz can be given an each-way chance whilst Note Perfect has only twice finished out of the money here and could take a share of the pot home again. However, Swallow Forest is the one that we fear most as she is only 2lbs higher than when winning here in April and she also finished runner-up on her only other run at the track. She was well beaten last time but may respond positively to returning here and having her usual blinkers replaced by a visor. She does have something to prove on the back of that latest run though so the claims of Jilly Why are preferred.
Jilly Why (IRE) 7-1 (8-4) Held up, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Guto (7-13) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Lady Bahia (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, behind, hung left from over 1f out, always in rear, 12th of 13, 14l behind Pride of Northcare (9-1) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Night Prospector 16-1 (8-5) Raced on outside in mid-division, ridden and lost place 2f out, hanging right and no impression over 1f out, 6th of 10, 5l behind Desert Opal (9-2) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) std.
Spic 'n Span 9-2 (8-13) Slowly into stride, chased leaders after 1f, one pace from 2f out, 6th of 11, 7l behind Musical Script (8-13) at Kempton 5f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
The Geester 22-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, headway to lead over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 3l behind Kirstys Lad (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
East Coast Girl (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Atheer Dubai (9-3) at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (5) pol.
Note Perfect 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division far side group, never dangerous, 12th of 16, 7l behind Top Bid (9-2) at Nottingham 5f hcp (6) hvy.
Willhewiz 8-1 (8-8) Always prominent, raced keenly, ridden and edged right well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Grand Palace (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Caustic Wit (IRE) 66-1 (8-2) Mid-division and never better, 6th of 12, 7l behind Absa Lutte (9-0) at W'hampton 6f app hcp (6) pol.
Reigning Monarch (USA) 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken and one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind River Kirov (8-12) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Swallow Forest 25-1 (8-6) Raced stands' side, held up in touch, headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind La Famiglia (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Oct.
Alugat (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Hung right and raced wide, stayed on under pressure, not troubled leaders, 4th of 10, 7l behind Blue Tomato (8-10) at W'hampton 5f clm (6) pol in Oct.
Meridian Line (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Close up on outside to over 2f out, weakened quickly, eased final furlong, last of 11, 15l behind Back In The Red (8-13) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Bedloe's Island (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Reared, slowly away, never on terms, 8th of 11, 13l behind Tayyab (9-3) at W'hampton 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Oct.
