soon led, was ridden and headed over 1f, was one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
held up behind leaders, headway over 1f, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f, one pace final furlong
took keen hold, was held up, headway over 1f, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leader, led over 1f, driven when headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
held up behind leaders, driven over 1f, weakened final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f
towards rear, soon chased along, never dangerous
always rear division
MAKSHOOF can provide Kevin Ryan with another winner in this handicap and he is nominated over the likes of Memphis Man and Pawan. The selection has only ever won at Haydock, but it would be unwise to read too much into that as he has run really well here in the past and he has been running well enough of late to suggest that he is ready to take his turn. Memphis Man could be the fly in the ointment as he won well last time when beating Haajes, who has since been out and won twice, so the form looks solid enough. Pawan loves it here and he recovered from a slow start to chase home Captain Dunne last time. This step-up in trip should suit and he could go well. Mark Johnston has his string in good form and My Gacho has got course and distance winning form so he is another to consider. However, for the winner it is hard to see beyond Makshoof.
Xpres Maite 9-1 (9-6) Led after 1f, headed 2f out, hampered over 1f out, soon beaten, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 6l behind Wasp (9-4) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Pawan (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Dwelt, hampered start, pushed along mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Captain Dunne (8-13) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Sept.
Makshoof (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, kept on to take second post, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Wyatt Earp (9-1) at Chester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept.
Memphis Man 18-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along towards rear, headway 2f out, ran on well final furlong, led towards finish, won at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sept beating Haajes (9-5) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
My Gacho (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on under pressure, weakened inside final furlong and lost 3rd post, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Russki (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Rasaman (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon one paced, 8th of 15, 5l behind Hotham (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (2) gs.
San Jose City (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, switched right to challenge approaching final furlong, soon chasing winner, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Beat The Bell (8-4) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Imprimis Tagula (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Pulled hard, prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 14l behind Honey Monster (9-1) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jun.
Quest For Success (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Disputed lead early, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Mullein (9-5) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Ingleby Arch (USA) 5-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 5th of 13, 4l behind Crying Aloud (9-6) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Sept.
Gone'n'dunnett (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Led early, soon lost place, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Welcome Approach (8-9) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Aug.
The Twelve Steps 14-1 (9-4) Held up far side group, never dangerous, 16th of 17, 16l behind Lap of Honour (8-13) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
