swerved left start, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
with leaders, ridden 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
bumped start and soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon reluctant to race and virtually pulled up
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway to challenge inside final furlong, no extra close home
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden halfway, some headway until one pace final furlong
led, ridden halfway, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Hows She Cuttin receives the nomination ahead of Compton Classic, She's Our Beauty and Sharp Hat. The selection does need to reverse form with Compton Classic on their last meeting but is still unexposed and could be capable of turning the tables from this draw. Sharp Hat finished behind the pair and David Chapman's veteran still does not know how to run a bad race despite his advancing years. She's Our Beauty has had plenty of chances and has become frustrating. A winner of an easy ground maiden, the fact that she rates so highly here says it all. Harrington Bates is a long standing maiden and invariably finds one too good. Molotov has form from some time ago that would consider him to consideration so the market is watched on reappearance. Angelofthenorth has dropped dramatically in the ratings and would not be out of this if consenting to put her best foot forward. The blinkers are persisted with on Desert Dust. Hows She Cuttin looks the most obvious selection and we side with David Barron's filly.
Compton Classic 16-1 (8-8) In touch far side group, ridden over 2f out, kept on to lead post, won at Ayr 5f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Sept beating How's She Cuttin' (8-7) by a hd, 17 ran.
Angelofthenorth 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 16, 5l behind Elkhorn (9-3) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
How's She Cuttin' (IRE) 5-1fav (8-7) Led far side group, ridden over 2f out, hung right approaching final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 17, hd behind Compton Classic (8-8) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Sept.
Elvina 33-1 (8-2) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed final half furlong, weakened towards finish, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Endless Summer (8-8) at Sandown 5f clm (5) gs in Sept.
Bond Puccini 16-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 13th of 17, 11l behind Growler (9-5) at Carlisle 6f clm (6) frm in Jul '05.
Molotov 16-1 (8-9) In touch, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 16l behind Orchestration (8-11) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs in Nov.
She's Our Beauty (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Towards rear stand side group, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 15l behind Dark Champion (8-12) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sept.
Black Oval 50-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, slightly hampered after 2f, soon lost place, weakened 2f out, last of 21, 14l behind Elkhorn (9-1) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sept.
Grand View 50-1 (9-10) Chased leaders to halfway, 19th of 20, 20l behind Compton Plume (9-13) at Thirsk 6f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Sharp Hat 33-1 (8-6) In touch far side group, outpaced halfway, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1l behind Compton Classic (8-8) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Sept.
Compton Lad 40-1 (7-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 14l behind City For Conquest (9-2) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Sept.
Trumpita 12-1 (8-4) Chased leaders far side, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 2l behind Compton Classic (8-8) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Sept.
Without A Paddle 14-1 (8-10) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression from 2f out, 10th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Lilly Be (9-10) at Bellewstown 5f hcp 45-70 gf in Aug.
Desert Dust 20-1 (8-7) Chased winner 4f out, ridden 2f out, no impression, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Miss Mujahid Times (8-9) at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Sundried Tomato 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 20, 10l behind Compton Plume (9-13) at Thirsk 6f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Wolfman 10-1 (9-1) In touch, led over 5f out, driven over 1f out, kept on until headed 50 yards from home, no extra close home, 2nd of 16, nk behind Cape Sydney (8-12) at Catterick 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Harrington Bates 14-1 (8-2) Raced stands side, ridden halfway, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Compton Classic (8-8) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Sept.
