chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, always held
always prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
keen in rear, ridden along and headway 2f out, briefly short of room 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, beaten when hampered 1f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
behind, hung left 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden along over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway inside 2f out, no extra
slowly into stride, ridden along towards rear, never in contention
slowly into stride, ridden along in rear, headway over 2f out, ran on, nearest finish
always in rear
always prominent, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, pushed out
in touch, short of room and eased 2f out, soon behind
Nonrunner
Matteroffact and Bathwick Alice both have horrendous draws so it could pay to side with Bernie's Beau. Reg Hollinshead's filly has plenty of early pace and although we do not suggest that she will improve, she can take full advantage of a favourable low draw. Second at Ripon over five furlongs; she showed enough early pace to suggest that she will appreciate things here. Bathwick Alice would have been the pick if lower drawn. Rod Millman's filly has been the model of consistency over six furlongs but should be speedy enough to make her mark over five. She may struggle to repeat the victory over Matteroffact as she has already won over course and distance. Prettilini has been unable to repeat her heroics in the Super Sprint at Newbury and is opposed. Lake Hero has precociousness throughout her genes but her winning run has stopped sharply. The blinds are reached for in hope of a return to form. Miss Lovat has ability but is difficult to catch right. Low draws are preferred at Bath and Bernie's Beau can take a competitive nursery.
Matterofact (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Raced centre, prominent, ridden 2f out, edged left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Bathwick Alice (8-5) at Leicester 6f 2yo fll hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Bathwick Alice 14-1 (8-5) Raced centre, made all, ridden, hung right over 1f out, ran on, won at Leicester 6f 2yo fll hcp (4) gf in Sept beating Matterofact (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Overwing (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Behind, not clear run on stands' rail inside final 2f until entering final furlong, hung left and ran on, 3rd of 12, nk behind Qusoor (9-7) at Epsom 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (3) gs.
Lake Hero 25-1 (8-6) Raced centre, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 6l behind Bathwick Alice (8-5) at Leicester 6f 2yo fll hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Bernie's Beau (IRE) 10-3fav (8-6) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Sofinella (7-13) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gd in Sept.
Miss Lovat 9-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden halfway, soon no impression, 14th of 16, 10l behind Multiple (9-3) at Catterick 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sept.
Indian Lady (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, hung left from halfway, weakened 2f out, 4th of 5, 8l behind Shermeen (8-13) at Bath 6f nov stk (5) gf in Aug.
Don't Tell Sue 15-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, hung left from 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 5th of 12, 2l behind Qusoor (9-7) at Epsom 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (3) gs.
