chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 3f out, eased over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, effort and every chance 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway approaching 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden to chase leader over 3f out, led 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
outpaced and behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, soon pushed along, ridden and headway over 1f out, never nearer
led, headed over 4f out, chased leaders, rallied over 1f out, ridden and kept on
with leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, behind
always in rear
Nonrunner
Time For Change has a 4lb rise in the weights to contend with for his latest win however he is taken to defy that and gets the vote, ahead of Mr Chocolate Drop, Poniard and Palmetto Point. The selection steps up a furlong today but shapes as though the trip will suit and, representing an in-form stable, he can score again for his relatively inexperienced jockey. Poniard disappointed last time out when stepped up in trip and so therefore must be opposed again, with this mark of 59 no help either. Palmetto Point makes his handicap debut today so should be monitored closely in the betting however the step up in trip doesn't look sure to suit so he is passed over, along with Mr Chocolate Drop who is arguably better over seven furlongs. Krakatau is consistent and has place claims at a price, however Time For Change looks progressive and gets the nod.
Poniard (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 10l behind Ella Y Rossa (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Time For Change (IRE) 13-2 (8-7) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden halfway, led entering final furlong, stayed on, won at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (6) fbs beating Ingleby Hill (8-10) by a nk, 10 ran.
Krakatau (FR) 10-3 (8-6) Took keen hold, tracked leader, ridden and effort 2f out, no extra and one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 6, 2l behind Homes By Woodford (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Cheery Cat (USA) 33-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden and every chance when edged right well over 1f out, soon hung left, edged right and no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 4l behind Tom Paris (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Mr Chocolate Drop (IRE) 8-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders, keen, ridden over 2f out, keeping on when hampered well inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Hayley's Flower (8-8) at W'hampton 7f stk 0-55 (6) std.
Palmetto Point 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon lost place, 12th of 14, 14l behind Cabinet (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Flushed 8-1 (8-5) Led 6f out, ridden and headed over 2f out and weakened, last of 11, 12l behind Solidgoldesyaction (8-7) at W'hampton 7f 3yo sll (6) pol.
Jousting 11-2 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on approaching final furlong, 7th of 10, 2l behind Time For Change (8-7) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
