not fluent, led until after 5th, weakened soon after next
in touch, driven after 3 out, went 3rd, not fluent last, no impression
mid-division, pushed along after 4th, blundered and struggling next
mistakes in mid-division, no chance when hit 6th, well behind when hit next, tailed off
took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden and no impression approaching 3 out
chased leaders, led after 5th, joined 3 out, in command next, comfortably
held up well in rear, headway approaching 3 out, went 2nd approaching last, no chance with winner
chased leaders, hit 3rd and next, chased winner from 6th, upsides 3 out, blundered next, weakened approaching last
hit 1st, chased leader to approaching 5th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up after next
headway 5th, went 3rd next, ridden and hung left approaching 2 out, weakened into 5th and blundered last
always behind, tailed off 3 out
The drop in class should suite Bon Viveur and he gets the vote ahead of Matarazzo and Hansomelle. The selcetion had a decent first campaign, taking on some decent types in class two and three company. He has earned a rating of 109 and comes here following two good efforts last month. This is a much easier event and he can gain an overdue first success. Matarazzo looks the pick of the newcomers. Gary Moore does well with his recruits from the flat, no matter what they are rated. He has a had a couple of recent spins and should be fighting fit for his debut. Hansomelle has shown plenty of promise in three races to date and should be in the shake up again this afternoon. Lady Duxyana is another debutante to keep an eye on in the betting, but on this occasion we will side with experience and plump for Bon Viveur.
Amble Forge (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Behind from 6th and pulled up 2 out in race won by Elusive Dream (11-4) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Oct, 8 ran.
Bon Viveur 15-2 (10-3) Always towards rear, 9th of 14, 15l behind Platin Grounds (10-1) at Cheltenham 2m nov hcp hdl (2) gs in Oct.
Chances Go 7-2 (10-9) In touch and keen, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 15l behind Outlandish (11-0) at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) gf in Sept.
Matarazzo (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Held up, effort over 2f out, soon driven and beaten, 8th of 9, 6l behind Chunky's Choice (8-11) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct (Flat).
Napoletano (GER) 100-1 (11-0) Keen hold in mid-division, hit 4th, headway 6th, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 14, 27l behind Rapid Increase (11-0) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in Oct.
Ohana 14-1 (10-4) Prominent, chased leader, driven 3 out, weakened between last 2, 3rd of 14, 15l behind Rapid Increase (11-0) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in Oct.
Postmaster 6-1 (9-4) Held up, headway approaching 2f out, hampered inside final furlong, no chance after, 10th of 13, 4l behind Golden Brown (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct (Flat).
Sumdancer (NZ) Summer Suspicion gelding out of Epic Dancer.
Hansomelle (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, weakened before 5th, no chance when fell 2 out in race won by Deep Purple (11-8) at Kempton 2m lst nov hdl (1) gd in Oct, 8 ran.
Lady Duxyana 7-1 (8-11) Started very slowly, moderate late headway, never on terms, 6th of 11, 12l behind Hansomelle (9-10) at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (6) gd in Aug (Flat).
Pulborough 150-1 (10-7) In touch, weakened 4th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Mexican Bob (11-0) at Lingfield 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in Oct, 20 ran.
Samerous (IRE) 80-1 (10-7) Always in rear, tailed off, 16th of 20, well behind Mexican Bob (11-0) at Lingfield 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in Oct.
Champion de Sou (FR) 100-1 (10-12) Always behind, 15th of 16, well behind Kia Kaha (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Lady Pilot 9-2 (9-7) Keen, held up, headway on outside 8f out to track leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on, won at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Apr beating They All Laughed (8-9) by 3/4l, 13 ran (Flat).
