held up, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, one pace
chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, one pace
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, kept on
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace
towards rear and soon driven along, soon beaten, eased well over 1f out
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, always denied a run
HIGHLAND WARRIOR goes so well in soft ground and is taken to complete the four-timer here at the main expense of Regal Royale and Killer Class. With some interesting rivals such as John Keats, Hotham and Divine Spirit all at their best on quicker ground, we need to side with a horse who loves it when the mud is flying and so we turn to Highland Warrior. Earlier in the season he was the class act in selling company, but with his confidence regained he has been able to win a competitive handicap since and can defy a 5lb rise in the weights today. Ice Planet is interesting as he is on a good mark and this track will suit more than the Roodee last time, Prince Namid likes this ground and is well-weighted on old form, whilst The Bear needs to bounce back from a poor Thirsk effort. The Nifty Fox needs watching in the betting as he is hit and miss but pretty good on a good day, whilst Killer Class sneaks in at the bottom of the weights and along with recent winner Regal Royale rates as a danger to all. A tough sprint handicap, with preference for Highland Warrior.
Divine Spirit 11th of 13, 14l behind Ishetoo at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
High Curragh 8th of 16, 7l behind Bel Cantor at Ripon 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Ice Planet 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Green Park at Chester 5f hcap (4) gs.
John Keats 11th of 17, 5l behind Earlsmedic at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Highland Warrior Won at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug beating Winthorpe by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Charles Parnell (IRE) 5th of 8, 8l behind Amicus Meus at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Hotham 8th of 20, 1l behind Judge 'n Jury at Doncaster 5f hcap (4) sft.
Sandwith 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Ishetoo at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Regal Royale Won at Folkestone 5f hcap (4) sft beating Irish Pearl by a hd, 7 ran.
The Bear 8th of 9, 8l behind Lake Chini at Thirsk 5f app hcp (5) sft.
Prince Namid 3rd of 12, 5l behind Arganil at Beverley 5f hcap (5) sft.
Killer Class Won at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Aug beating Andrasta by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
The Nifty Fox 18th of 21, 17l behind Main Aim at Doncaster 6f hcap (3) sft.
