tracked winner, every chance throughout final furlong, no extra towards finish
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
held up, driven halfway, never dangerous
made all, keen early, strongly challenged throughout final furlong, held on gamely
held up, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, faded final furlong
held up, headway on inside halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, driven to challenge well over 1f out, no extra closing stages
LORNA COLE showed a good attitude to repel the attentions of the runner-up at Lingfield on her debut and the third horse, Raheeb, won earlier this week. Bill Muir’s filly gets the vote to defy a penalty on the strength of that form. Society Star was placed over track and trip last time, with Swell Song well beaten, and collateral form gives her a similar chance to Secret Ace. The latter drops down to 5f for this and Vee Man Ten fared much better over today’s trip at Beverley on his debut than he did over 6f at Haydock in September. Benny And The Jets is related to 5f winners and is a newcomer to note.
Lorna Cole (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Traced leader, ridden to lead narrowly entering final furlong, driven out, gamely, won at Lingfield 5f stks (5) pol in Nov beating Shining (8-11) by ns, 9 ran.
Seanjohnsilver (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, last of 7, 10 1/4l behind Rocket Action (9-2) at Newcastle 5f stks (4) pol in Nov.
Talk Like This (USA) More Than Ready colt out of Will Prevail.
Vee Man Ten 5-1 (9-0) Led until over 1f out, soon lost place, 6th of 8, 16 1/4l behind Wise Counsel (9-0) at Haydock 6f mdn stks (4) gs in Sep.
Dancing Jaquetta (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Slowly away, soon recovered and close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 18 3/4l behind Loch Ness Monster (9-5) at Nottingham 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Petite Magician (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) In touch, driven over 2f out, never on terms, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 16 1/2l behind Beechwood Izzy (9-0) at Thirsk 6f fll stks (5) gf in Jun.
Secret Ace 6-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened and lost places towards finish, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Wedding Date (9-7) at Kempton 6f fll stks (5) pol in Nov.
Swell Song 50-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, hard driven to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Leodis Dream (9-9) at Wolverhampton 5f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Benny And The Jets (IRE) Showcasing gelding out of Orange Pip.
Kilburn Jerry (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) In rear, pushed along 2f out, never nearer, 5th of 7, 8 3/4l behind Rocket Action (9-2) at Newcastle 5f stks (4) pol in Nov.
Society Star 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Leodis Dream (9-9) at Wolverhampton 5f stks (5) pol in Nov.
