mid-division, headway 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened quickly over 3f out
led until headed 3f out, weakened from 2f out
towards rear, hard ridden 3f out, soon weakened
started slowly, towards rear, headway over 2f out, took 3rd 1f out, not trouble front pair
took keen hold, tracked leader to 5f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden and lost place 5f out, soon behind, eased over 2f out, tailed off
mid-division, headway going well to lead 2f out, ridden clear final furlong, pushed out, comfortably
in rear, stayed on under pressure final 2f, not trouble leaders
close up to halfway, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
mid-division, headway 4f out, led 3f out until headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, no headway, weakened 2f out
Mud Monkey is proving to be a capable hurdler but yet to win in ten flat starts, we must pass him over and instead side with Maria Antonia ahead of English Archer. A winner of four of her nineteen starts for Paul Blockley, the selection has proven herself to be at home on various underfoot conditions. She won't mind if any rain comes and she is fancied to oblige. Always Best would have solid claims on the pick of his form but he comes here out of form, whilst English Archer has won just once in seventeen starts. However he has looked at home on ground with a bit of give in so might prefer a drop of rain. Beckenham's Secret didn't run very well when last seen, whilst Bob's Your Uncle is dropped in trip which looks sure to suit. Mud Monkey gets plenty of weight as a three-year-old and cannot be overlooked as he has run well in defeat in the past, however Maria Antonia is fancied to up her strike-rate to 25%.
Bob's Your Uncle 7-1 (9-13) Always in rear, tailed off, last of 13, 33l behind Featherlight (8-11) at Kempton 2m hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Meantime (USA) 100-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, never a factor, 9th of 14, 12l behind Polyquest (9-1) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol.
Mahmjra 33-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 23l behind Muhannak (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f app hcp (4) pol.
English Archer 10-1 (10-3) Led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 17, 13l behind Harry The Hawk (10-12) at Newcastle 1m 4f amt hcp (6) gs.
Maria Antonia (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Troialini (9-2) at Leicester 1m 4f clm (6) gs.
Mud Monkey 8-1 (9-2) Ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 22l behind King of The Beers (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Vettori Dancer 66-1 (9-5) Always in rear, 13th of 14, 16l behind Papradon (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f stk 0-55 (6) pol.
Mixing 8-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, led halfway, losing place when badly hampered over 1f out, 11th of 12, 18l behind Lady Friend (9-9) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
Beckenham's Secret 8-1 (8-12) Steadied start, held up, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 15l behind Sir Duke (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo stk 0-55 (6) pol.
My Spring Rose 100-1 (8-12) Took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 14, 14l behind Zero Cool (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gs.
Always Best 8-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 16l behind Diamond Key (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 6f 3yo app hcp (6) pol.
Silent Beauty (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon driven along towards rear, moderate late headway, 9th of 14, 6l behind Smash N'Grab (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol.
