towards rear, never dangerous
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd place towards finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
in touch, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish
behind, stayed on from over 1f out
in touch, no extra final furlong
close up, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened entering final furlong
slowly away, well behind, stayed on final furlong, never on terms
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
tracked leaders, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong
Nonrunner
MORRISTOWN MUSIC is now 13lbs lower than when winning last season and John Wainwright's filly gets the vote over Wicked Wilma, Howards Tipple and Dubai To Barnsley. The selection comes here on the back of a fair third at Beverley. She wore the first-time visor on that occasion and was warming nicely to her task towards the end of the race. Hopefully more focused today, and on ground that shouldn't pose any problems, she is taken to oblige. Wicked Wilma holds the selection on their clash back in September but is now worse off at the weights. Howards Tipple, another course and distance winner is interesting on the pick of his form but it has been a long time between drinks, so of more interest may be Mormeatmic who is dangerously well-handicapped now and needs watching in the betting. Gelert has been threatening to win lately and is another who must be respected; however in a competitive handicap we will take a chance with Morristown Music.
Howards Tipple 12-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Sunley Sovereign (8-6) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Sept.
Wicked Wilma (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on well towards finish, 2nd of 18, nk behind Ingleby Star (8-8) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sept.
The Little Fizzer (IRE) 12-1 (8-1) Mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 18, 1/2l behind Ingleby Star (8-8) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sept.
Jakeini (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Hampered start and towards rear, effort over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 9th of 15, 6l behind Haajes (9-8) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Stoneacre Chris (USA) 11-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, soon switched right and headway, one pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Todber (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Morristown Music (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Behind, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Wicked Wilma (8-8) at Beverley 5f hcap (6) hvy in Sept.
Dubai To Barnsley 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 11th of 15, 16l behind Wicked Wilma (8-8) at Beverley 5f hcap (6) hvy in Sept.
She's Our Beauty (IRE) 33-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leader, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Obe One (8-5) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Sept.
Polish Star 28-1 (7-12) Slow into stride, behind, raced far side from over 3f out, soon headway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 5l behind Wednesdays Boy (9-0) at Ayr 1m app hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Gelert (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Sunley Sovereign (8-6) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Sept.
Missus Molly Brown 12-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 6l behind Wicked Wilma (8-8) at Beverley 5f hcap (6) hvy in Sept.
Note Perfect 12-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 13l behind Dubai To Barnsley (8-2) at Beverley 5f 3yo hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Mormeatmic 9-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed halfway, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 18l behind Wicked Wilma (8-8) at Beverley 5f hcap (6) hvy in Sept.
Scots W'Hae 8-1 (8-11) Chased leader, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Many Welcomes (8-7) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Aug.
