soon pressing leader, led over 2f out, hard ridden and strongly pressed throughout final furlong, held on
prominent, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, strong challenge throughout final furlong, just held
dwelt, towards rear, hard ridden over 1f out, never troubled leaders
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, chased winner to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, pushed along 3f out, headway on outside and ran on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
soon pushed along in mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened halfway
chased leading pair, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not pace of 1st two
chasing leaders when badly hampered on inside over 4f out, behind after, not recover
raced wide towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never troubled leaders
DESPERATE DAN is a more reliable sort than Sir Edwin Landseer and is thus preferred whilst Buy On The Red may prove to be best of the rest. Andy Haynes has done well with the selection who had proved difficult to win with prior to joining the yard. However, he's now got fifteen career successes to his name and is a regular winner in this type of contest. He has a little to find at the weights but should be in the mix if enjoying the splits. Sir Edwin Landseer was a smart performer at his best and showed signs of a return to form in a visor last time. He's the clear pick at the weights but isn't always foot perfect when the gates open and consequently wouldn't appeal as a reliable proposition at a short price. Buy On The Red has only managed to win once in twenty visits here but ran well enough when last in action to be considered although he goes to post without his usual headgear. Decider is not without claims but has shown his best all-weather form at Wolverhampton unlike dual course and distance winner The Magic Blanket who needs to be considered on his return to action but preference is for Desperate Dan.
Buy On The Red 25-1 (9-5) Led stands side group, ridden over 1f out, headed by stand side group entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 9th of 24, 3 1/2l behind Medici Time (9-5) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sep.
Decider (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed inside last, no extra, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Grudge (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Meikle Barfil 20-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride in rear, ridden 2f out, no real impression, 9th of 11, 8l behind Decider (9-0) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
The Magic Blanket (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Pressed leader, every chance 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly soon after, 11th of 12, 12l behind Brandywell Boy (9-2) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Colombard (IRE) 4-1fav (8-10) Led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Divine Force (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Nordic Light (USA) 66-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 7l behind Who's Winning (8-5) at Chepstow 6f clm stks (6) gd in Sep.
Sir Edwin Landseer (USA) 25-1 (9-2) Chased leaders on outside, hardridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Royal Intruder (9-0) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Hayley's Girl 66-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 12l behind Lethal (8-13) at Kempton 6f clm stks (6) pol in Nov.
Tan Bonita (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leader, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 9l behind Charlie Delta (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Oct.
Desperate Dan 11-4 (8-13) Held up, raced keenly, headway 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, urged along, no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Lethal (8-13) at Kempton 6f clm stks (6) pol in Nov.
