slowly into stride, ran wide from over 2f out
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, every chance and kept on same pace final furlong
very slowly away, soon mid div steady headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, held on
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance final furlong, no extra
always in the rear
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon held
towards rear, outpaced 3f out, stayed on and not reach leaders
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, faded
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon wekeaned
mid-division and never better
mid-division, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out
BISHOPBRIGGS is preferred to Absa Lutte and One More Round in this competitive apprentice handicap to open the card. The selection is in good form and he is back on an attractive mark. He looks ready to take his turn and if he can overcome his high draw then he should take all the beating. Absa Lutte was well backed last time out and she ran well to finish third behind Madame Hoi at this venue. She blew the start that day so if she can get away on level terms she can go close. One More Round is gradually rising in the weights and he looks to have a lot on his plate today. However, he has a good draw and he does have course and distance winning form so he has to be considered. Admiral Bond and Avoca Dancer both went close last time and the draw has been kind to them so they make plenty of each-way appeal. Bishopbriggs looks ready to take his chance and he is the pick.
One More Round (USA) 3-1fav (9-11) Mid-division, ridden and one pace final 2f, 8th of 14, 6l behind Tobar Suil Lady (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Bishopbriggs (USA) 4-1co-fav (9-4) Chased leaders to over 2f out, lost place and weakened quickly, 8th of 10, 7l behind Desert Opal (9-2) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) std.
Absa Lutte (IRE) 5-2 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Madame Hoi (8-12) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol.
Richelieu 11-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 16th of 29, 15l behind Toasted Special (9-12) at Curragh 6f hcp 0-70 sft in Sept.
Avoca Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on underpressure to to 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Billy Red (8-10) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Admiral Bond (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, every chance when hung left inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Ryedane (8-13) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Elkhorn 9-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 14, 6l behind Billy Red (8-10) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Helping Hand (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Switched left soon after start, held up, always in rear, 9th of 11, 7l behind Ryedane (8-13) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Orchestrator (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Led until 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 12th of 15, 10l behind Bartercard (9-12) at Salisbury 7f clm (5) gf in Jun.
Caustic Wit (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Behind, ridden over 2f out, never trouble leaders, last of 12, 13l behind Namu (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Danzig Fox 16-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, raced keenly, struggling over 2f out, last of 10, 15l behind Tender Process (8-12) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Nautical 18-1 (9-1) Steadied start, mid-division, lost place over 2f out, last of 12, 19l behind Hart of Gold (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Compton Classic 5-1 (8-4) Mid-division, headway on inside 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, held on gamely to hold 2nd, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Our Blessing (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
