prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
held up, headway 3f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach winner
dwelt, always in rear
prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven and weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and one pace final 2f
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon driven and weakened
tracked leaders, ridden and no impression final 2f
held up, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
held up, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
REHABILITATION is selected to win this after a promising effort on his first attempt at ten furlongs; the hat-trick seeking pair Hucking Heat and Stand Guard could emerge as the biggest dangers. Headgear is now removed from Rehabilitation with the tongue tie applied for the first time. He didn't show anything to indicate that he has attitude problems last time out, where having been held-up he ran through beaten horses to take third spot. Hucking Heat is the type that builds up an association with riders so on that basis it is encouraging that Hayley Turner is back on board once again today. He is 2lb higher for his most recent win where he was all out to win. He might just be vulnerable to lesser exposed sorts while his tendency to drift left would be a concern. Stand Guard is 12lb higher for his recent romp over course and distance last time. It is not inconceivable that he could defy this rise once again as he started his winning streak from a lowly mark and it seems that only now the penny is finally beginning to drop with him. Mystic Art is a maiden after ten starts but his best effort was last time when strongly supported beforehand. His rider committed quite a way out and with more patient tactics applied, he is another to consider but Rehabilitation is given the vote.
Stand Guard 11-4fav (9-6) Soon tracked leader, led approaching 3f out, ridden clear 2f out, ran on well, easily, won at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Old Romney (9-8) by 6l, 14 ran.
Action Impact (ARG) 5-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 8l behind Aboriginie (8-9) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcap (4) pol in Sept.
Piper's Song (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, tailed off, last of 15, well behind Prairie Storm (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
Hucking Heat (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Soon tracking leader, led over 1f out, challenged, kept on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct beating Lunar River (9-7) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Rehabilitation 7-1 (9-5) Tracked leader on outside, effort 2f out, slightly outpaced over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd final strides, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Muffett's Dream (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Royal Straight 12-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 13l behind Beetuna (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Under Fire (IRE) 7-2fav (8-13) Led, kept on when strongly pressed from 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, no chance with winner final 100 yards, kept on well to hold 2nd, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Epidaurian King (9-5) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Mystic Art (IRE) 7-2 (8-11) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Sabre Light (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo clm (6) pol.
Silver Blue (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Steadied at start and towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 25l behind Keenes Day (9-5) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Oct.
Valdan (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway to lead over 2f out, driven and headed near line, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind She's So Pretty (9-6) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
King of Connacht 3-1fav (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing winner, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Darley Star (8-6) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Mythical Charm 20-1 (8-5) Started very slowly, always in rear until ran on final furlong, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Tilsworth Charlie (8-12) at Lingfield 7f app hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Ministerofinterior 6-4fav (8-9) Led, headed over 4f out, ridden and edged right 2f out, kept on to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) sft in Sept beating Oronsay (8-7) by 3l, 8 ran.
