prominent, ridden 5f out, weakened 4f out
held up in rear, headway over 4f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, soon clear, driven out
in touch, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong
led, headed 6f out, soon ridden, weakened over 3f out
pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weaken 2f out
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on, not reach winner
prominent, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
To Wit To Woo gets the nod here ahead of Our Destiny and Sorbiesharry. The Barry Hills-trained selection is getting the hang of things now but has been raised two pounds for getting beaten last time out although that might not be a bad mark at this trip, which seems to suit better. Desert Heat's form tailed off from the summer and the first-time visor would need to bring about some improvement. Rocinante is racing from just a pound higher mark than when winning over course and distance in October but lacks a recent run. Bramantino hinted at Southwell last time that he might be keeping a bit back, and maybe first-time blinkers will help in this respect. Our Destiny's course wins have come at a low level but Interstice is entitled to be competitive from his current mark, but will the trip be too short - as most of his wins have come at middle distances? Givemethemoonlight has been caught out from revised marks, while Taiyo, who is improving, may not quite be up to taking a race of this nature just yet. Sorbiesharry remains consistent and is just a pound higher in the ratings than for his recent course win. Air Of Esteem is also a course winner and, if you factor in his rider's allowance, you could build a case for him. An interesting affair, then, one in which we will stick with To Wit To Woo.
