in touch, ridden 2f out, chased winner final furlong, stayed on
mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden and edged left 4f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride always towards rear
prominent, ridden over 3f out weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept from over 1f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, held up, ridden when switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on nearest at finish
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
always behind
in touch, 2nd over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, led 2f out, driven out
held up, ridden and headway well over 1f out, ran on nearest at finish
behind, headway over 4f out, not clear run and lost place 3f out, headway and hung left 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on
chased leader to 6f out weakened quickly
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Michael's Dream returned to winning ways in great style last time and can follow up this afternoon, Intavac Boy and Tycheros are also expected to go well. The selection showed terrific determination when landing that contest over course and distance, grinding out a head victory over Tipes. The third horse was five lengths back so it could be pretty solid form and off what still looks a decent mark he can go in again. Intavac Boy is trying this trip for the first time, but has been in great form recently. There is every chance he will stay the distance and could be a major threat. Tycheros is also at the top of his game, landing two recent races races here. The trip holds no fears for this one and he should make a bold bid to land the hat-trick. Jackie Kiely may now be in the handicappers grip, but is another to consider for place purposes, but Michaels Dream cannot be ignored in this mood and gets the nod.
Intavac Boy 9-2 (8-12) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3l behind Lady Taverner (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) std.
Jackie Kiely 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, carried slightly left inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 11, 5l behind Reggae Rhythm (9-6) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Countback (FR) 16-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, every chance 1f out, soon hung left and no extra, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Reggae Rhythm (9-6) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Ice And Fire 7-1 (9-7) Keen, in touch, quickened to lead over 4f out, ridden when edged right, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 10l behind Michaels Dream (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 6f stk (7) pol.
Selika (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Dwelt and reminders, held up, not clear run over 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, headway final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Montjeu Baby (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Zaffeu 9-1 (10-6) Started slowly, behind, headway into mid-division 6f out, ridden 3f out, no impression on leaders, 6th of 12, 7l behind Cayman Calypso (9-12) at Lingfield 2m amt hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Michaels Dream (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Led, to over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, led again over 1f out, driven out, won at W'hampton 1m 6f stk (7) pol beating Tipes (8-11) by a hd, 12 ran.
Tycheros 9-2fav (8-10) Led after 2f, ridden and edged right over 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 2m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Nov beating Brennie (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
