chased leader until before 2nd, shared 2nd after until 4 out, headway to lead travelling well 3 out, soon in command, heavily eased towards finish
led until narrowly headed before 3 out, chased leader until approaching 3 out, soon outpaced in 3rd
took keen hold disputing 2nd, definite 2nd 4 out, led narrowly before 3 out until 3 out, soon ridden and no chance with winner before next
Conditions should not prove a bar to Upton Grey but Kevin Tork's good stable servant has yet to score over further than 2m4f. This looks a poor turnout though and he must surely get involved, with Willy Be Lucky needing to improve considerably on previous efforts and Where 'D Ya Hide It yet to display any sparkle since joining the underrated Paul Henderson. There is just a chance though that the latter will progress from previous efforts and he's worth checking for a market move of proper significance. SOUTHWAY STAR scored over course and distance this month but it was only a three-horse affair and the other two possibly underperformed. However, she could do no more than win and having proved herself in good heart is taken to follow up for Neil King who has his string in decent nick at present.
Southway Star 9-4 (10-1) Tracked leaders, joined leader 10th, outpaced in 3rd 4 out, regained 2nd next, led last, ridden clear flat, won at Fontwell 2m 6f mrs nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy beating Ballydague Lady (11-8) by 16l, 3 ran.
Where'd Ya Hide It (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place 6th, behind after next, tailed off, 8th of 11, well behind Full Ov Beans (10-13) at Stratford 2m 6f 4yo Am hcp 0-100 (5) gd in Oct.
Willy Be Lucky (IRE) 13-2 (10-8) In rear, not fluent 6th, struggling 9th, soon tailed off, left poor 5th before 2 out, eased after last, 5th of 6, 41l behind Alright Benny (10-8) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (5) gd in Oct.
Upton Mead (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Behind, pushed along after 5th, weakened after 7th, tailed off, last of 6, 42l behind Try Catch Me (11-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Oct.
