held up in rear, headway to go 3rd approaching final furlong, soon ridden, one pace
tracked leader 2f, remained close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out (ran without tongue strap)
in touch 2f, lost place and dropped to rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
close up, chased leader over 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed final 100 yards, driven and rallied near finish
pulled hard in rear, headway to chase leader 6f out untill ridden and weakened over 2f out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened
Mia's Boy can continue to progress at the expense of Northern Jem and Moody Tunes. The improvement of Mia's Boy since leaving Peter Chapple-Hyam has been a revelation and having bolted up at Doncaster, he looks to have been found another chance to strike while the iron is hot. Northern Jem was a likeable handicapper last term. He has tended to need his first run in the past so is opposed on this account. Moody Tunes has few problems with the prevailing conditions. He is perfectly capable despite finishing well beaten at The Curragh last time out. Montrachet was often well backed last term when ridden by Jamie Spencer. Luke Morris is in the plate tonight. Glencalvie and Lord Theo appear to need better ground in order to show their best. A surprisingly low turnout for a fair handicap by the track's standards and we are with Mia's Boy tonight.
Mia's Boy 11-4jt-fav (8-7) Held up behind leaders, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Mar beating Capable Guest (9-4) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Northern Jem 8-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 15l behind Buccellati (8-10) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Moody Tunes 14-1 (8-4) Close up, no extra under pressure from under 2f out, 12th of 26, 15l behind Crooked Throw (9-9) at Curragh 1m prm hcp hvy in Mar.
Montrachet 9-4 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, hung right, challenged winner inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Miss Marauder (8-4) at Kempton 1m fll hcp (5) pol.
Lord Theo 5-1 (9-0) Led at good pace and soon clear, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 11l behind Proper (8-1) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Glencalvie (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Raced stands side, chased leaders, weakened 3f out, soon well behind, eased, tailed off, last of 10, 45l behind The Fifth Member (8-12) at Folkestone 7f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in Oct.
Rain Stops Play (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 12l behind Hoh Wotanite (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
