soon led, headed over 1f out, soon ridden and stopped
prominent, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten
held up mid-divison, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in touch, lost place over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, nearest finish
held up, never dangerous
mid-division, headway when hampered over 1f out, never on terms
held up, stayed on over 1f out, never nearer
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out and ran on well
held up in touch, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Nonrunner
PENSION POLICY remains unexposed after a good course and distance win last time and is taken to defy a penalty and confirm placings with Wikaala, while Red Expresso is interesting. The Roger Charlton-trained selection took advantage of a mark of 67 to win with more in hand than the two length margin would have us believe. She showed a good turn of foot that day in what what her first handicap run and she looks well capable of carrying the extra 6lb to follow up. Wikaala was supported well enough before that same race last week, having slipped down to what looked an attractive mark, but there were no excuses. Red Expresso makes his handicap debut here from a mark of 75, and he should be spot on after a good recent run following a 17 month absence. Provided he doesn't suffer the dreaded bounce factor then he looks to have a decent chance. Ocean Legend is tongue-strapped for the first time and seems to handle any of the artificial surfaces pretty well. He is 2lb higher than his highest winning mark and a place in the frame might be his best hope. Benedetto hails from the in-form Amanda Perrett yard and comes here on the back of a good Brighton run last week. However, he has yet to prove he is as good over a mile and we will side with Pension Policy.
Wikaala (USA) 5-2fav (9-4) Soon chasing leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Pension Policy (8-10) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Ocean Legend (IRE) 10-3fav (9-2) Led, headed over 6f out, chased leader after, led again 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Mahadee (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Sept.
Atabaas Pride 9-1 (8-12) Pushed along to soon lead, headed 6f out, chased leader, pushed along over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 12, 29l behind Alexander Huricane (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Pension Policy (USA) 13-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol beating Wikaala (9-4) by 2l, 13 ran.
Miss Emma May (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Pulled hard in rear, prominent by halfway, lost place over 2f out, 5th of 7, 18l behind Bencoolen (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (6) gf.
Benedetto 8-1 (9-4) Held up, headway on outside 2f out, chased winner final furlong, strong challenge near finish, just held, 2nd of 11, hd behind Sendreni (9-0) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Red Expresso (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left inisde final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Duty Doctor (8-12) at W'hampton 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Jollyhockeysticks 8-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 5l behind Pension Policy (8-10) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Zaarmit (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 1f out, staying on same pace when hung left well inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3l behind Siren Sound (9-5) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Wing Play (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, headway 4f out, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 12, 10l behind Contrada (8-9) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Island Treasure 8-1 (9-3) Raced wide in midfield, hard ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 14, 8l behind Kannon (9-3) at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Watson's Bay 8-1 (9-5) Prominent, 5th approaching straight, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 7l behind Great Barrier Reef (8-12) at Dundalk 1m mdn stk pol in Sept.
