tracked leaders, wide entrance straight well over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression final 2f
no better than mid-division, no progress final 2f
in touch, ridden to challenge 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, gaining near line
slowly into stride, behind, kept on steadily final 2f, never nearer
tracked winner, effort 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
started slowly, soon led, hard pressed from over 1f out, ran on strongly under pressure, just held on
behind, headway on inner 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra and weakened inside final furlong
in touch, effort and every chance over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon struggling, weakened 2f out
started slowly, took keen hold, soon prominent on inner, effort 2f out, not quicken, weakened over 1f out
prominent 4f, weakened over 2f out
in rear, switched left from inside rail over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, gaining near finish
held up in rear, headway on inner 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
Several of these are closely matched and only a tentative vote of confidence goes to the lightly raced Reeling N' Rocking, while Hollow Jo and Million Percent are others that are capable at this level and are respected. Scuba, who despite carrying top weight, also has a feasible chance is worth monitoring in the betting. Million Percent has been raised 3lb for his recent course and distance success; but is still well treated on the best of his efforts. The draw has been kind to him and a bold bid can be expected if Robbie Fitzpatrick can get him to settle on the back of the likely strong pace. Hollow Jo will also be suited by that scenario and the mount of Eddie Ahern is fully expected to be involved in the thick of the action. However, Reeling 'N' Rocking is far less exposed than his main rivals and he rates as the best value option on these terms.
Scuba (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Chased leaders over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 5l behind California Laws (9-0) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Million Percent 25-1 (8-11) Broke well, tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, driven out, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Hollow Jo (9-0) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Sands of Barra (IRE) 18-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 10l behind Foreplay (9-2) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Reeling N' Rocking (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Mid-division, no impression over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to snatch 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Million Percent (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Lii Najma 9-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to chase leader 3f out until 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Jordan's Light (8-8) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Hollow Jo 11-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden and no impression 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, gaining towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Million Percent (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Marker 6-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 10l behind Fateful Attraction (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcap (6) pol.
Burley Firebrand 20-1 (9-10) Prominent, closer in 2nd before straight, soon led, strongly pressed and headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 2 1/2l behind No Frontier (9-8) at Thurles 1m app hcp 0-60 gs in Oct.
