In touch, ridden and weakened over 4f out
slowly into stride, always in rear, virtually pulled up from over 1f out
keen in touch, ridden 4f out and weakened
towards rear, steady headway 6f out, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, faded final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
mid-division, lost place over 4f out, stayed on again from over 1f out
prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out, soon eased
towards rear, never a factor
held up in touch, headway to lead 2f out, soon clear, comfortable
led, ridden 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase clear winner inside final furlong, no chance
In the maiden, Ruse is selected ahead of Lunar River and, possibly, Mrs Solese. Ruse attracted money at Lingfield last time but failed to land a telling blow. However, a step up in trip and modest opposition will surely make her a major player today. Moves Goodenough showed enough in his first two starts, including here, to be considered in what is a modest race. Tongue-ties and a visor have been used on Lunar River but he has yet to win. However, he will rarely face more modest opponents and he is entitled to place claims. Finally, it is possible that Poliama could improve for her debut last season and she could go well, and Mrs Solese has certainly hinted at ability but, for the selection, we return to Ruse.
Party Boy (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, no extra, 9th of 13, 17l behind Danehill Chancer (9-8) at Down Royal 7f hcp 0-60 frm in Jun.
Alujawill (IRE) Erhaab colt out of the winning miler El-Libaab.
Hensting House 100-1 (9-3) Always behind, last of 19, 33l behind Farringdon (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
King Cugat Kid (USA) 100-1 (9-0) Always rear division, 12th of 13, 18l behind Woolfall Blue (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Moves Goodenough 12-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 4f out, weakened soon after, 7th of 8, 17l behind Jihaaz (9-0) at Chepstow 1m mdn stk (5) gs in Jun.
Orchard House (FR) 100-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 14th of 15, 18l behind Lady Edge (9-3) at Warwick 1m mdn aut stk (6) gd in Sept.
Phlaunt 14-1 (8-1) Held up in rear, never nearer, 8th of 15, 7l behind Megalala (8-6) at Brighton 7f clm (6) gs in Sept.
Poliama 50-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, brief effort on outside over 2f out, soon outpaced, 7th of 10, 13l behind Caragh Mia (8-9) at Windsor 1m mdn fll (5) gf in May '05.
Coppington Melody (IRE) Ordway filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Pretty Classy.
Lunar River (FR) 11-2 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway 3f out ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Hurry Up Helen (9-0) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Sept.
Mrs Solese (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Prominent, chased leader over 4f out, led just over 2f out until headed over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 11, 7l behind Local Spirit (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn aut stk (5) gf in Jul.
Ruse 11-4fav (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 5th of 12, 4l behind Apres Ski (8-9) at Lingfield 1m hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Versatile 33-1 (9-3) In rear, never near leaders, 7th of 11, 17l behind Particle (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Classic Hall (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Started very slowly, always behind, 13th of 14, 26l behind Penryn (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
