in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders and keen, ridden and weakened 2f out
some late progress
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, soon chasing winner and no impression
in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, not troubled leaders
towards rear, headway over 2f out, slightly hampered soon after, switched right over 1f out and one pace
always towards rear
always in rear
Mark Brisbourne has a strong hand here with Buscador and Morbick, Norwegian is considered but it may be worth taking a chance with Anduril. The selection hasn't won for a while but he has dropped to an attractive mark as a result and ran well enough last time to suggest that he could be about to run into form. The customary blinkers were absent that day but are back on tonight and the booking of Fergal Lynch is eyecatching. Morbick and Buscador have been in good form over this course and distance but the former, although he's unexposed, has no easy task dealing with a 9lb rise whilst the handicapper could also be getting to grips with the latter. Nonetheless they should be in the mix along with Supercast and Norwegian but Anduril has plenty in his favour and is selected.
Morbick 5-4fav (10-12) Always prominent, led over 3f out, kicked clear 2f out, ran on well, won at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp (6) pol beating Ruffie (10-9) by 6l, 11 ran.
Buscador (USA) 15-8fav (9-0) Made all, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well, won at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (6) pol beating Mariaverdi (8-3) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Speagle (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Pulled hard and soon chasing leaders, weakening when hampered 2f out, 7th of 9, 6l behind Alexander Guru (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Speed Dial Harry (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Led to 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out, 6th of 12, 11l behind Wodhill Gold (8-7) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Supercast (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hard ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, hd behind The Salwick Flyer (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Tina's Ridge (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Chased leading pair, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 5, 13l behind Pop Music (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Mighty Mover (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 16l behind Hatch A Plan (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol.
Anduril 11-2 (11-7) Held up, headway over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, never dangerous, 5th of 11, 11l behind Schinken Otto (10-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp (6) pol.
Norwegian 9-4 (8-9) Held up, effort over 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol.
Divine Love (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) In rear, pushed along 4f out, not much room and switched right over 2f out, passed beaten horses final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 11, 13l behind Morbick (10-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp (6) pol.
Art Historian (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Held up, effort 3f out, no impression, 10th of 11, 44l behind Steig (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol.
