mid-division, headway 4 out, went 2nd before next, soon ridden, kept on, no chance with winner
led, headed before 3 out, weakened next
behind, hit 6th, ridden to chase leaders next, never on terms
mid-division, headway and in touch 4 out, ridden to chase leader after next, no impression from 2 out
mid-division, mistake 4th, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
in touch, headway to track leader after 5th, led going well before 3 out, clear after next, unextended
always behind, tailed off 3 out
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
keen early, chased leader to after 5th, soon lost place, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Brooklyn Brownie looks the one to be with here and he is taken to get the better of Common Girl and Shining Strand. The selection won easily at Bangor in a similar race to this last time and he looks to have an outstanding opportunity here to get his head in front again. That latest win came after a long break so he is sure to come on for the run and with no trip or ground worries he is difficult to oppose. Common Girl is in great form and this mare is chasing the hat-trick today. However, she made heavy weather of winning at Fakenham last time when she had the race run to suit and in this more competitive affair she looks worth taking on. Shining Strand is from a top yard and is unexposed so he is certainly one to note in the market. However, he may be seen to better effect in handicap company and he is best watched today unless the market speaks in his favour. Fencote is not the most consistent but he is capable of going well at a decent price and he looks a suitable option for each-way players. However, for the winner we are happy to return to Brooklyn Brownie.
Brooklyn Brownie (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, went 2nd at the 8th, led and left clear 2 out, easily, won at Bangor 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (D) gd beating Lord Jay Jay (11-7) by 24l, 9 ran.
Common Girl (IRE) 2-1 (10-12) Made all, ridden 4 out and left 4 lengths clear, ridden out, won at Fakenham 2m 4f nov hdl (E) gf beating Festive Chimes (9-8) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Fencote (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Held up behind, headway 5th, chased leaders 3 out, ridden 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 13, 20l behind Adjami (10-8) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (E) gd.
Kimono Royal (FR) 5-2fav (11-11) Held up mid-division, headway to join leaders 7th, stayed on to chase winner last, one pace, 2nd of 11, 2l behind The Kirk (11-3) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gd.
Rush'n'run 40-1 (10-4) In touch, effort after 2 out, soon no extra, 4th of 12, 23l behind Portavadie (11-7) at Hexham 2m nh nov hdl (E) gd.
Shining Strand 11-1 (10-12) Went left start, raced keenly in rear, some headway when ridden 3 out, soon one pace, 4th of 11, 17l behind Fandani (10-12) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (E) gd.
Lago d'Oro 5-2fav (10-9) With leaders, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace, 2nd of 15, 3l behind Alaskan Fizz (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (H) gf.
Croc An Oir (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) In touch, mistake 3rd, weakened after 14th, 6th of 13, 31l behind Colourful Life (11-6) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-120 (D) gd in Oct.
