started slowly, reluctant to race early and soon ridden along, headway well over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, finished well to take 2nd final strides
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, never nearer
towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
led 1f, tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on under pressure, no extra and headed well inside final furlong, lost 2nd final strides
prominent on inner, ridden and in touch when hit rail over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, not trouble leaders
tracked leaders to over 2f out, gradually weakened
towards rear, headway 3f out, ran on from over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, drew clear near finish
towards rear, some moderate late headway over 1f out, never dangerous
Golden Spectrum, Holiday Cocktail and Pitbull are three against the field in a completive handicap and the tentative nomination is given to Golden Spectrum. The selection was a fair third in what looked a better race behind Mr Grand Lodge last time out. That form looks rock solid and despite top weight he looks the one to be on. Holiday Cocktail rates the main danger on his latest second behind Bavarica. He looks sure to be suited by the return to this shorter trip and with his yard continuing in good form he should be watched in the market. Pitbull was third behind Choysia last time out and could improve for the fitting of first time cheekpecies. Of the remainder Casablanca Minx is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but is hard to win with and wit this in mind for the winner we return to Golden Spectrum.
Golden Spectrum (IRE) 11-4fav (9-4) Slowly into stride, headway on outside over 2f out, kept on under pressure to chase leaders final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Mr Grand Lodge (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol.
Holiday Cocktail 5-2fav (10-10) In rear, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, always held inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Bavarica (11-3) at Newbury 1m 2f amt hcp 0-80 (5) gf in Jun.
First Show 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 6l behind Ermine Grey (8-5) at Haydock 1m hcap (6) hvy.
Greenmeadow 4-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, one pace and no impression final 2f, 4th of 7, 10l behind Mystery River (9-5) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcap (5) gf.
Exotic Venture 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, hard ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 6th of 10, 5l behind Sedge (9-8) at W'hampton 7f hcap (6) pol.
Pitbull 14-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride and behind, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Choysia (10-0) at Catterick 7f hcap (6) gf.
Bert's Memory 4-1 (8-5) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Stanley George (8-13) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs in Dec.
Casablanca Minx (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Hampered start, held up, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Life's A Whirl (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m fll hcp (5) gs.
