with leaders, led approaching 2f out, clear entering final furlong, eased towards finish, readily
held up towards rear, switched right 3f out, soon headway, kept on to take 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never a threat
dwelt, held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
pushed along towards rear, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous
led and keen, headed approaching 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders and keen, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders on outer, weakened 2f out
slowly away, behind, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out , chased winner 1f out and always held, lost 2nd towards finish
Perhaps not a race to go overboard with as several of these are unlikely to be suited by conditions. Fault would have leading claims on the pick of his form and has paid his way with four victories this term, but while he did win on ground with cut on his debut that was a long time ago and he appears best on a sound surface. Similar comments apply to Dr Wintringham whose stamina will serve her well, but whether she's up to a BHA rating of 76 is open to debate and we prefer CHEZ VRONY. Chris Catlin's mount started 100/1 for a course-and-distance seller last time but there appeared no fluke about his third-placed finish, with Fault back in fourth. They race off similar terms today and we'd prefer to side with the less-exposed Chez Vrony, although William Morgan is dropped in class and Just Five is one of the highest rated on display, so both are respected.
Just Five (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) In touch, effort to chase winner over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Moody Tunes (9-8) at Newcastle 1m clm stks (6) gs in Aug.
Dr Wintringham (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) In touch in 5th, driven along and unable to quicken over 2f out, plugged on same pace final furlong, 7th of 12, 6l behind Hidden Glory (8-10) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Chez Vrony 100-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, pressed for 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Toby Tyler (8-12) at Leicester 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gs.
William Morgan (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure, never troubled leaders, 5th of 15, 7l behind White Dart (9-5) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Rosie's Magic 100-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders until lost place over 4f out, not a danger after, 7th of 8, 22l behind Aerodynamic (9-7) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Castle Myth (USA) 4-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Master Of Dance (9-8) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Sep.
Cerito 40-1 (8-1) Always behind, 9th of 13, 8l behind Sunrise Safari (8-8) at Windsor 6f clm stks (6) gf.
Dark Moment 9-2 (8-9) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on to 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Toby Tyler (8-12) at Leicester 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gs.
Musical Delight 33-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 27l behind True To Form (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Magenta Strait 50-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, behind, headway on outside over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Toby Tyler (8-12) at Leicester 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gs.
Fault 2-1fav (9-3) Towards rear on stands rail, switched right to outside over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Toby Tyler (8-12) at Leicester 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gs.
