dwelt, in touch in rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders
tracked leader, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and ran on
slowly away, tracked leaders over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
close up, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on one pace
Only 3lb separates these on official handicap ratings though both Rhoscolyn and Bielsa are penalised. But the latter has the advantage of a recent run in the Cammidge at Doncaster under his belt and last year’s Ayr Gold Cup winner is having only his second outing over today’s trip. Mutasaabeq and SYMBOLIZE won conditions races over 7f last term though the latter won in soft going here before placing in a couple of valuable handicaps at Ascot and Andrew Balding’s charge may edge this. Rhythm Master failed to win last season and has switched yards.
Bielsa (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Close up, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Volatile Analyst (9-8) at Doncaster 6f lst stks (1) gs in Mar.
Rhoscolyn 40-1 (9-3) Raced far side, steadied start, held up in rear, headway 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 20, 5 1/4l behind Aldaary (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Mutasaabeq 9-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, weakened inside final 100 yards, 8th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Lavender's Blue (9-1) at Goodwood 1m Grp 2 (1) gf in Aug.
Rhythm Master (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 1f out, went between horses and ran on inside final furlong, hung left and went modest 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind King's Lynn (9-6) at Doncaster 6f lst stks (1) sft in Nov.
Symbolize (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Mid-division in centre, good headway chasing leaders over 2f out, went overall 2nd over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 20, 1 1/2l behind Aldaary (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gs in Oct.
