close up, ridden over 2f out, hung left and no extra final furlong
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, wide and effort approaching 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, ran on to take 2nd towards finish but never a factor
held up, ridden 2f out, never a factor
in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
VAMOS can follow up a recent success at the course though he will need to be on his mettle to see off Herecomethegirls and True Decision. Jeremy Gask's gelding had previously been touted as a sprinting prospect but the switch to nine furlongs brought about some improvement and with the handicapper only seeking to lift him 3lb for that effort; we are happy to row in again. Herecomethegirls is related to a number of winners though has failed to trouble the judge in her own campaign. The market requires a close examination. True Decision ran his best race for some time behind Hereford Boy at Kempton and will be in off the same mark this afternoon. Barbarian had posted bits and pieces of polytrack form for Barry Hills though has not sparkled for current connections. Lilly Blue appears to reserve her better efforts for here while Royal Willy does look to be the most cooperative of individuals under pressure. Vamos is in some semblance of form and that may be enough this afternoon.
Barbarian 14-1 (8-11) Led, headed over 6f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 8, 12l behind Charging Indian (8-7) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Oct.
Royal Willy (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Dwelt, held up in rear, hung left, switched right and ridden inside final furlong, kept on reluctantly, 6th of 10, 7l behind Global Conquest (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Vamos (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Held up mid-division, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Oct beating Sullenberger (9-1) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Lilly Blue (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Spring Secret (8-13) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Why Nee Amy 9-1 (8-3) Held up in mid-division, headway 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind Spring Goddess (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m clm stks (6) gf in Oct.
Herecomethegirls 16-1 (8-12) Dropped out start, held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, driven and effort when switched left over 1f out, never near leaders, 6th of 9, 6l behind Classically (9-3) at Kempton 1m mdn auc stks (6) pol in Oct.
Cause For Applause (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 11l behind Lujano (8-11) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Fitzolini 12-1 (8-13) Close up, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 10l behind Future Gem (9-0) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Aug.
Join Up 14-1 (8-9) Keen, held up, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 11l behind Mystic Touch (8-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
True Decision 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Hereford Boy (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
