mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always towards rear
behind, tailed off over 3f out
reared start, slowly away, always behind
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
behind, weakened final 2f
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
always behind
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
slowly into stride, towards rear, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
This may be the day for Imperialistic, who is selected ahead of Morse and course specialist Jubilee Street, while Kirkby's Treasure is also respected. The last named likes to arrive late on the scene and, as a dual course winner, he can be relied upon to act on the track. Cut in the ground suits him well and he is a solid option for one of the places. He should confirm his superiority over Wyatt Earp, who has not really enjoyed the best of luck this season and has it to do from the top of the weights. Jubilee Street also goes well here and it is noteworthy that he is being kept busy while he is in such good heart. He would not want the ground to come up really testing though and it may be prudent to monitor the weather before getting involved with him. Morse ran a blinder on soft ground at Nottingham last month and shapes as if his turn is not too far away. He would be interesting on the all weather this winter and is worth keeping tabs on whatever happens this afternoon. However, slender preference goes to Imperialistic, who finds herself on a very attractive rating at present. The ground is not an issue with the Karl Burke-trained filly and she is fancied to gain some compensation for a number of near misses this season.
Jubilee Street (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Raced stand's side, held up, never dangerous, 11th of 19, 12l behind Game Lad (9-2) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct.
Rafferty (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Led far side group, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 16th of 18, 24l behind Raymond's Pride (8-12) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Oct.
Imperialistic (IRE) 7-4fav (8-5) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakening when hung left over 1f out, 4th of 5, 13l behind Namroud (8-8) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-90 (3) hvy in Oct.
Morse (IRE) 5-1fav (9-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Swinbrook (9-4) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.
Tidy (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Always behind, 15th of 18, 22l behind Raymond's Pride (8-12) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Oct.
Trojan Flight 8-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, hampered after 1f, ran on final furlong, never reached leaders, 7th of 16, 5l behind Swinbrook (9-4) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.
Marko Jadeo (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, switched right 2f out, headway and wide over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Midnight Lace (8-1) at Lingfield 7f clm (6) pol in Oct.
Zhitomir 14-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden and every chance from over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 18, hd behind Mrs Moh (9-1) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
