held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
led for 2f, regained lead 2f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, faded final furlong
slowly into stride, soon pushed along, never pace to get on terms
prominent, led 3f out until 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd just inside final furlong, not pace of winner, lost 2nd near finish
tracked leaders, shaken up to lead just over 1f out, soon clear, readily
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened and eased
slowly into stride, steadily recovered to get in touch, effort 2f out, soon weakened
Silvanus may be the highest rated horse by some margin but he also carries a serious health warning so we'll take a chance with Green Velvet. The Makin horses have been running well this month and the horses are always worth a second look when Sanders rides. This filly is related to a winner for the yard and wouldn't need to be out of the ordinary to land this. Silvanus has twice been turned over at odds-on and although he has upwards of a stone in hand of the other runners with ratings he couldn't be put forwards with confidence at the likely prices. It's not easy to get excited about the remainder but Captain Kir ran well enough at Lingfield on debut to warrant consideration in a modest heat but we'll award the vote to Green Velvet.
Billberry 14-1 (9-3) Held up, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 7, 11l behind Lord Sandicliffe (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Captain Kir (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened 1f out, 13th of 14, 12l behind Hobson (8-9) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Aug.
Hold That Call (USA) (10-4) 6th of 8, 17l behind Retirement (10-6) at Les Landes 7f hcp frm.
Jalons Bridewell 5-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, soon ridden, weakened and hung left 2f out, last of 13, 33l behind Mr Funshine (8-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Shatter Resistant (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened, hung left approaching final furlong, 6th of 9, 7l behind Mac Dalia (8-13) at Great Leighs 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Silvanus (IRE) 2-5fav (9-3) With leader, every chance over 1f out, no extra near finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Amicus Meus (9-7) at Doncaster 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Jun.
Tot Hill 100-1 (9-5) In rear, hampered over 9f out, never a factor, last of 12, well behind Altitude (8-9) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Feeling Pretty 66-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 15l behind Royal Grace (8-12) at Doncaster 5f mdn stk (4) gs in Jun.
Green Velvet Iron Mask filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Scarlett Heart.
Little Miss Ginger Whittingham filly out of a moderate racemare.
