held up in mid-division, headway to chase leading pair soon after 2 out, went 2nd well before last, mistake last, no impression after
held up in rear, headway under pressure after 2 out, soon weakened
held up well in rear, stayed on approaching last, never nearer
led, jumped slowly 4th, driven, headed well before last, weakened quickly
jumped poorly, always in rear
mid-division, mistake 4th, driven, beaten after 2 out
keen hold, tracked leader, led going easily well before last, soon clear, easily
chased leaders, hit 4th and 6th, effort to dispute 2nd well before last, soon weakened
in touch, weakened before 2 out, well behind, blundered last
soon disputing 2nd, ridden, weakened before 2 out
saddle slipped, pulled up before 3rd
Gary Moore has done superbly with his juvenile newcomers this season and he runs both Sole Agent and Isitloveyourafter, both can be expected to go well, however Sasso is the one that gets our vote. Jonjo O'Neil's yard is in great form at present and this former Barry Hills inmate can add to his recent tally. He hit winning form at Ayr in September, easily beating Onyergo. He will no doubt know his job and unless the market says otherwise he looks the best option. Sole Agent didn't manage to win a race on the flat but was rated 64, while Isitloveyourafter is banded class. The betting market should reveal which is the best of these two Moore runners. Dusty Dane and Corker are the only runners with form and both have shown plenty of ability, however Sasso could be a good recruit to this game and gets our vote.
Corker 9-2 (10-12) Behind, hit 3rd, moderate headway approaching 2 out, never dangerous, 4th of 8, 13l behind Alfred The Great (10-12) at Sandown 2m 3yo nov hdl (D) gs.
Dusty Dane (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, driven after 7th, weakening when mistake 2 out, 3rd of 15, 14l behind Patman Du Charmil (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 3yo nov hdl (E) gs in Oct.
He's A Star 9-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden over 3f out, no impression until ran on well final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 18, 7l behind Cantrip (9-0) at Brighton 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs in Oct (Flat).
Karrnak 100-1 (8-0) Always behind, 10th of 11, 34l behind Bulwark (9-5) at Nottingham 2m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept (Flat).
King After 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, carried right approaching 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Accomplish (8-10) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Sept (Flat).
Sasso 4-6fav (9-0) With leader, led well over 2f out, clear final furlong, easily, won at Ayr 1m 2f mdn stk (5) sft in Sept beating Onyergo (9-0) by 6l, 6 ran (Flat).
Sugitani (USA) 9-2 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong but no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Three Boars (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) gf in Jul (Flat).
Femme D'avril (FR) (8-11) Finished 7th, jockey failed to weigh-in, placed last of 9, behind Stendeck (9-4) at Dax 1m 2f hcp in Jun (Flat).
