chased leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led approaching 2f out, kept on well
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always held
tracked leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along 5f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway over 5f out, weakened 2f out
led, headed approaching 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up towards rear, weakened 2f out
in rear, struggling from 4f out
slowly into stride, held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
JOHN FORBES may prove to be the safest option in this contest where we'll be keeping an eye on No Wonga in the market whilst Ballade De La Mer may be able to keep up her recent good work. Brian Ellison's experienced dual purpose campaigner comes into the race on the back of a good run just three days ago which saw him finish a close second to Terenzium. Testing ground is ideal for him and he's on a winning mark so has plenty in his favour. No Wonga lacks a run but is lightly raced and has the scope for further improvement; he's run well on soft ground and shapes as though he'll stay this far despite a speedy pedigree. Ballade De La Mer is another with plenty of pace in her pedigree but not on the track and she has shown improved form, albeit at a modest level, since being stepped up in trip. There may be more to come and she has an each-way chance. Prince Rhyddarch was an impressive winner on heavy ground in October and is now just a pound higher so has to rate highly whilst Dazzling Begum has some soft ground form to her name and is in decent heart at present. A tricky affair but John Forbes may come up trumps.
Prince Rhyddarch 5-1 (9-9) Behind, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 7l behind Jordan's Light (8-7) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
John Forbes 5-2fav (10-12) Prominent, chased leader over 5f out until 3f out, soon ridden, rallied to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Terenzium (10-0) at Hamilton 1m 5f am hcp 0-65 (6) hvy.
Prelude 8-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 9, 22l behind Destinys Dream (8-12) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
No Wonga 8-1 (8-11) In rear, not clear run and switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd near finish, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Jenny Soba (8-13) at Warwick 1m 3f app hcp (6) sft in Sep.
Baaher (USA) 50-1 (9-6) Started very slowly, always detached in rear, eased final 2 furlongs, tailed off, last of 12, 47l behind Willie Ever (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Jul '08.
Tender Moments 15-2 (9-7) In touch, driven over 2f out, ridden and no impression final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Mexican Bob (9-13) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Lady Sorcerer 14-1 (8-10) Slowly away, soon switched left after start, in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 13, 13l behind Baan (9-2) at Yarmouth 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
English City (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Held up, pushed along 4f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Dramatic Solo (9-5) at Musselburgh 1m 6f app hcp (6) gd.
Louisa (GER) 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 22l behind Herrera (9-9) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Dazzling Begum 12-1 (9-4) Mid-division on outside, driven and outpaced 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace no impression, 5th of 11, 4l behind Mexican Bob (9-13) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Wizard of Us 22-1 (9-0) Held up, weakened 3f out, 15th of 16, 25l behind Moody Tunes (10-11) at Carlisle 1m ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Blue Jet (USA) 5-1 (8-5) Taken to post early, led, ridden and headed over 4f out, weakened 3f out, 11th of 12, 48l behind Dazzling Begum (8-4) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jul.
Karaburan (GER) 80-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and behind from over 3f out, 9th of 11, 16l behind Jane of Arc (8-8) at Musselburgh 1m 4f sell stks (6) gd in Sep.
Ballade de La Mer 14-1 (8-0) In touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 4th of 9, 8l behind Mister Fizzbomb (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
