in touch, ridden along 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
slowly away, switched right after start to inside, held up, smooth headway on inner well over 1f out, led over 1f out, ridden out final furlong and always holding on
chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, chased winner final furlong until not quicken final 50 yards
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, went 2nd final 50 yards, closed on winner, always held
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out
never reached beyond mid-division, pushed along on outside 3f out, and soon struggling
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in mid-division on inside, effort 2f out, no impression on leaders when hampered and eased inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon rushed up to chase leader, hard ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure
chased leaders over 4f
always behind, never a factor
RED SUEDE SHOES is recommended in the nightcap with Bawaardi and Gallantry likely to run well. Rod Millman's gelding is better known as a seven furlong specialist so that could ensure a decent price about him this evening. Consistency seems his strong suit and he can pay his way for connections again. Bawaardi left John Gosden to join Richard Fahey. A recent victor at Wolverhampton, he is sure to give another good account. Gallantry has ran abysmally of late but the handicapper is at least taking note of it. Were this a year ago, he would have been a warm favourite for this event. Ian Williams' horses are running well so Ensnare is worth more than just a cursory glance in the market. Totally Focussed was well punted ahead of his previous visit to Kempton. He has been turned over on two subsequent starts so it remains to be seen as to whether connections will be on a recovery mission. Final Verse was rated almost a stone higher on the turf during the flat season proper. He won off a mark off 73 at Lingfield though has been comfortably held since. Red Suede Shoes will be making the bookies feel blue following this contest.
Final Verse 7-2 (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Pegasus Again (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) in Dec.
Totally Focussed (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Held up, headway and challenging over 1f out when short of room, not recover, 8th of 9, 6l behind Pegasus Again (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) in Dec.
Tamasou (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Held up on outside, headway 3f out, ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Follow The Flag (8-6) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Red Suede Shoes 3-1fav (8-8) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Mustakmil (8-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Sunshine Always (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 2l behind Autumn Blades (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) in Dec.
Bawaardi (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, stayed on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Quick Release (9-6) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Spiritual Art 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Pegasus Again (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) in Dec.
Ensnare 13-8fav (9-0) Soon tracking leader, every chance well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased, 6th of 7, 8l behind Plush (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Hallingdal (UAE) 10-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Dream Of Fortune (8-10) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Hurakan (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, lost place 7f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 11, 6l behind Dream Of Fortune (8-10) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Laafet 9-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, stayed on into 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Inheritor (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Grand Honour (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Went left start, always behind, 11th of 12, 19l behind Defector (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Gaily Noble (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 11, 9l behind Snow Bay (8-10) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Dec.
Gallantry 16-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Pegasus Again (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) in Dec.
