mid-division, headway on inner 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
led, ridden along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden along over 3f out, soon beaten
never better than mid-division
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden along 3f out, some late headway, was never near to challenge
in touch, ridden over 2f out, had every chance over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden along and headway on inner over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
prominent, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, driven to chase winner final furlong
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong
dwelt, always rear division
Winning form is in short supply so Sorbiesharry is given the most tentative of recommendations over Hilltop Fantasy and Sriology. Sorbiesharry has some clue as to what winning is about and the ever-popular grey has his easiest assignment for some time. A mile is his trip and Danny Tudhope has been booked. Hilltop Fantasy hails from a shrewd yard so should not be dismissed so readily. William Buick takes a valuable 7lbs off and the market is watched. Sriology invariably has problems in getting to post as he has his own ideas about the game. Jimmy Quinn attempts to try where others have failed. Bowl Of Cherries retains the blinkers he wore last time out and could be capable of building upon a fair effort in the context of this race. Tommytyler shows his best form at this track although that is hardly a recommendation given a record of 0-18. Huxley is out of form and is best watched at present. Franky N' Jonny is exposed as of plating level but could run into places on the best of her form. A dire contest that will take little skill to win and Sorbiesharry looks difficult to get away from.
Elms Schoolboy 6-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 10, 3l behind Preskani (8-12) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs.
Hilltop Fantasy 12-1 (8-1) Chased leaders on outer, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Crafty Fox (9-5) at Southwell 7f mdn clm (7) fbs in Oct.
Huxley (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden and headway over 3f out to chase leaders, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Komreyev Star (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m 1f banded stk (7) gs in Oct.
Parisian Playboy 66-1 (8-11) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression, 10th of 11, 13l behind Air Biscuit (9-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Sorbiesharry (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) In rear, effort over 3f out, never on terms, 6th of 14, 9l behind Jadeeron (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3f banded stk (7) fbs in Oct.
Sriology (IRE) 9-2 (8-6) Slowly away, behind, effort on far rail 2f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 12, 6l behind Makai (8-8) at Brighton 1m 2f sll hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Bowl of Cherries 6-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, led 3f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Top Level (8-9) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs.
Franky'n'jonny 7-2jt-fav (9-0) Slowly into stride, heavy over 4f out, ridden and led over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Top Level (8-9) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs.
