led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never a factor
held up, ridden over 2f out, no headway, soon outpaced
towards rear, headway over 2f out, pressed leader entering final furlong, stayed on under pressure to dead heat post
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, not quicken and one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, hard pressed 1f out, stayed on gamely under pressure, joined post
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression on leaders
took very keen hold in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression final furlong
tracked leader to over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened
raced keenly, tracked leader, every chance approaching 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Hatch A Plan is taken to land the penultimate event of the card at the expense of Otaki and Fantasy Ride. The gelding isn't the easiest of rides but Neil Chalmers managed to coax him to victory at the track despite a poor start and it could be worth taking the chance that the handicapper has not had a chance to assess him appropriately because of this. As ever, Otaki cannot be discounted as a first-time handicapper for Sir Mark Prescott. The Baronet has him stepped up in trip and off a plater's mark. Fantasy Ride has dropped significantly down the handicap of late and wouldn't be without a chance if putting his best foot forward. Jeff Pearce's horses have been noted as running particularly well of late. Wee Charlie Castle does not win very often but can give each-way backers a fair run for their money. Sagunt was running in Group races in Germany and while his hurdling career has looked a none starter, he did land an event over a mile at Brighton. Sir Haydn has won over hurdles of late and the visor that has accompanied his recent runs on the level, remains. A low grade affair and Hatch A Plan is the pick.
Sagunt (GER) 9-2 (9-5) Behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, 11th of 13, 12l behind Fresh Mint (8-6) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Hatch A Plan (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on steadily final furlong to lead post, won at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov beating Dinner Date (9-6) by a shd, 10 ran.
Fantasy Ride 7-1 (9-8) Started slowly, soon tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final 2f, soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Highest Esteem (9-6) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Sir Haydn 11-2 (9-5) Held up, headway 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 5th of 12, 1l behind Just Intersky (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Wee Charlie Castle (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Pressed leader, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Bowl of Cherries (8-9) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Beech Games 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 11th of 12, 30l behind Spirit of Adjisa (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Noah Jameel 6-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Boz (8-12) at Kempton 1m 2f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Ruwain 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, 5th of 11, 11l behind Silver Tide (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol in Nov.
Mujobliged (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 15l behind Samuel Charles (9-0) at Lingfield 7f clm (6) pol in Oct.
Hey Presto 33-1 (8-7) Always behind, 8th of 11, 11l behind Mutamaasek (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Otaki (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Towards rear, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 27l behind Hurlingham (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn (5) fbs in Jan.
