mid-division, ridden and headway from 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and weakened 4f out
towards rear, steady headway from over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, ran on well to lead well inside final furlong
chased leader, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always towards rear, no impression
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
prominent, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 1f out
led for 1f, prominent until ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
pulled hard in mid-division, ridden and weakened 4f out, tailed off
always towards rear, ridden and behind 3f out
in touch, headway 4f out and chased leaders, shaken up and led well over 2f out, hard ridden and headed well inside final furlong
BOB'S YOUR UNCLE is the default selection in a race where few boast solid credentials. As a result, Bold Bobby Be makes the short-list along with Saloon. It's stretching a point to describe the selection as well handicapped but he has won from higher marks in the past, has finished runner-up on both starts here, is versatile with regard to underfoot conditions and has won for today's jockey. He's never won over a trip this far but may have been found the right race in which to set that record straight. Bold Bobby Be was well backed on each one of his first three starts of the season before his supporters finally gave up. He's clearly been giving out the right signals at home and it will be interesting to see if backers come back for more in the hope that the first time headgear will enable him to reproduce his homework on the track. Saloon enters calculations on the back of a fair third in a modest amateur riders' affair at Warwick. This gelding who was once purchased for 400,000 dollars is on a nice mark on the best of his old form and has only had a handful of runs for a shrewd yard. He's one to monitor in a market that could be interesting but Bob's Your Uncle is the solid choice.
Bold Adventure 10-1 (9-6) Always in the rear, 10th of 12, 10l behind Swords (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Abounding 15-2 (9-5) Towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 4l behind Squirtle (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jul.
Bob's Your Uncle 13-2 (9-1) In rear, headway on inside 3f out, chased winner from over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Moonshine Creek (9-6) at Bath 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Accompanist 7-1 (9-4) Mid-division, closer in 5th before straight, 2nd 1f out, soon no impression and dropped to 3rd near finish, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Martha Elizabeth (8-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 0-60 pol in Sept.
Bold Bobby Be (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Held up in touch, ridden over 4f out, short-lived effort 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 24l behind Follow The Sun (8-9) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Blue Hills 9-1 (10-0) Led, quickened up over 2f out, headed approaching 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 6l behind Right Option (9-11) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sept.
Soviet Sceptre (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, effort on inside over 2f out, soon not much room and weakened after, 8th of 14, 7l behind Formidable Guest (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Compton Charlie 10-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden on outside over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 10l behind Formidable Guest (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Intensifier (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division, lost place over 5f out, behind after, 10th of 14, 24l behind Opera Writer (11-1) at Warwick 1m 3f amt hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Check Up (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden 4f out, soon struggling, 7th of 13, 27l behind Mohawk Star (9-12) at Kempton 2m hcap (6) pol in Sept.
El Dottore 40-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, never on terms, 7th of 11, 9l behind Red Current (8-9) at Leicester 1m 2f clm (6) gd in Sept.
Dawn At Sea 66-1 (9-0) In rear, stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 4th of 11, 12l behind Adorabella (9-5) at Newbury 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Saloon (USA) 8-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, prominent, led over 5f out, edged left, headed well over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Opera Writer (11-1) at Warwick 1m 3f amt hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Spume (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Reared start, towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Oasis Sun (8-10) at Kempton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
