chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
always behind
broke early, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and lost 2nd inside final furlong
towards rear, outpaced halfway, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders to halfway
in touch, went 3rd over 2f out, hung left well over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, one pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, outpaced after 2f, headway on inside over 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, held on well
As a former winner of a German Group 2, AVISO is expected to appreciate this ease in grade and is selected as the one to be on. Veiled Applause is a versatile performer and will be a threat if he handles the surface. He has gone well when fresh in the past, so is worth keeping tabs on in the betting market. Torch Of Freedom is another to keep on the right side, as his shrewd connections can never be discounted and this fellow looks a typically well-bred type that can be campaigned to good effect from now on. However, Aviso makes the most appeal at the likely odds, as he is surely better than his last two outings would have you believe. The Southwell fibresand should hold no fears for the gelding and this looks to be a good bit of placement to give the gelding a confidence booster.
Aviso (GER) 40-1 (8-9) Raced keenly, led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon outpaced and weakened qucikly over 1f out, 7th of 8, 13l behind Lady Jane Digby (8-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Veiled Applause 16-1 (9-6) Behind, pushed along halfway, headway on inside over 2f out, switched left inside final furlong, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Rose Street (9-10) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
Orpen Wide (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Soon outpaced and behind, last of 14, 32l behind Extraterrestrial (8-5) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Naomh Geileis (USA) 25-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 19l behind Mahadee (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk (2) pol in Jan.
McConnell (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, took closer order over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, driven, rallied to lead towards finish, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Jan beating Mrs Bun (8-9) by a hd, 8 ran.
Flying Squad (UAE) 28-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leader, ridden and lost place 2f out, 7th of 9, 9l behind Transvestite (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Silver Hotspur 16-1 (8-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, pushed along approaching final furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 6l behind Wasp (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jan.
Torch of Freedom (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-4) Held up mid division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace final 2f, not trouble leaders, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind L'Hirondelle (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jan.
Kabeer 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon driven, weakened, last of 6, 12l behind Smarty Socks (9-1) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs.
Exit Smiling 18-1 (9-6) Mid-division, chased leaders halfway, no impression, 9th of 23, 11l behind Charlie Tipple (8-9) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) gd in Oct.
