tracked leader, ridden and effort 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, held when carried right inside final furlong, one pace and lost 3rd towards finish
in touch, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, driven out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, not clear run and switched right, headway over 1f out, stayed on, not troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden and hung left well over 1f out, no impression final furlong, eased when no chance inside final furlong
led, ridden over 3f out, headed 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders until weakened quickly well, over 1f out
steadied start, towards rear, some headway when slightly hampered over 1f out, never nearer
always towards rear, never seen with chance
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, not paced to challenge, carried right inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway and weakened 2f out
It may only have been a seller that HOLD THE BUCKS won last time out but it still rates as decent form in the context of this contest; Captain Cavendish joins Premier Krug and Fruitful Job on the shortlist of dangers. Stan Moore's gelding attracted no bids after his Lingfield win last time. That wasn't the worst seller ever seen and with that confidence boosting first win under his belt, he may be able to go on form here. Captain Cavendish won at the track on his second start but was then disappointing at Southwell; he steps back up in trip today but his profile doesn't scream out winner. Barcode was firmly brushed aside at Kempton when last seen and connections do not appear to be sure of her best trip (five furlong winner). Nimmy's Special is consistent and shapes as if this step up in trip will suit (not guaranteed on breeding), Fruitful Job has a rating of 51 for his nursery bow, whilst Kristopher James ran his best race to date last time out. A competitive finale, with the vote going to Hold The Bucks.
Shaker Style (USA) 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, switched right 1f out, never troubled leaders, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Tepmokea (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Hold The Bucks (USA) 11-4jt-fav (8-8) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Lingfield 1m 2yo sll (6) pol in Nov beating Jonah's Cruising (8-11) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Nimmy's Special 25-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up, switched right over 3f out, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 17, nk behind Embsay Crag (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Kristopher James (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, every chance when short of room over 1f out, soon switched right, rallied and ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Kladester (9-3) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp (5) fbs in Nov.
Captain Cavendish (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2f out, last of 9, 22l behind Kladester (9-3) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp (5) fbs in Nov.
Raise All In (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 20, 7l behind Digit (8-4) at Redcar 7f 2yo clm (6) gd in Oct.
Premier Krug (IRE) 22-1 (8-4) Held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Digit (8-4) at Redcar 7f 2yo clm (6) gd in Oct.
Barcode 12-1 (8-9) In touch, slightly outpaced over 1f out, kept on again inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Supernoverre (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f 2yo clm (6) pol in Nov.
Fruitful Job (IRE) 100-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out until no extra well over 1f out, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Shifting Gold (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 2yo sll (6) hvy in Oct.
Ba Globetrotter 25-1 (8-3) Prominent on outside, ridden to lead entering final 2f, no extra when headed 1f out, faded towards finish, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Supernoverre (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f 2yo clm (6) pol in Nov.
Moon Warrior 100-1 (8-5) Towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 9l behind Miss Xu Xia (8-4) at Southwell 7f 2yo sll (6) fbs in Nov.
