chased leader, ridden well over 2f out, weakening when hung right well over 1f out
in touch, slightly outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
hampered start, always behind
stumbled start, always in rear, no chance when eased over 1f out
held up in rear, switched right 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 2nd post
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden well over 2f out, no headway
in rear, never dangerous
ridden over 2f out, always towards rear
led, headed well over 1f out, soon beaten
went left start, mid-division, headway over 2f out, led and edged left well over 1f out, ran on
in rear, ridden well over 2f out, no progress
slowly into stride, in rear, never near leaders
started slowly, soon in mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon not much room, stayed on same pace
An apprentice handicap is not the easiest way to get out of trouble, but we do like the look of The Tyke, Umpa Loompa and Inwaan are also expected to be involved at the finish. The selection has had just the three runs to date all on the all-weather and although looking a shade uncomfortable on the surface he hasn't done too badly. He could be a much better horse on the turf and does get in here on a very low mark. Umpa Loompa hit winning form last time in a class five contest at Newcastle. He only just got up to beat Obe Royal and he may just struggle under a six pound penalty. Inwaan has some solid placed efforts to his name and has dropped down to a very tempting mark. Meanwhile Talcen Gwyn and Mr Loire are course and distance winners so have to be respected as well. However The Tyke may well have got in lightly here and he is our choice
Umpa Loompa (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Made all, driven clear over 1f out, held on near finish, won at Newcastle 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs beating Obe Royal (8-8) by a hd, 10 ran.
Jucebabe 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders centre, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong, 10th of 16, 7l behind El Potro (8-9) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Willhewiz 16-1 (8-10) Led to 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 11, 9l behind Digital (8-8) at Bath 6f hcap (5) frm in Sept.
Briery Lane (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) In rear stand's side, outpaced, stayed on well from over 1f out, 4th of 16, 2l behind El Potro (8-9) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Hello Roberto 11-1 (9-5) Led to over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 13l behind Bond Playboy (9-1) at W'hampton 6f app hcp (6) pol.
Mr Loire 66-1 (8-9) Always in rear, 10th of 12, 13l behind Sedge (9-5) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Talcen Gwyn (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Hampered start, badly outpaced in rear, moderate headway, 8th of 12, 5l behind Stoneacre Boy (8-10) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Endless Summer 9-1 (8-6) Behind, headway over 1f out, plugged on one pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Efisio Princess (8-5) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Inwaan (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, behind, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Charming Ballet (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
The Tyke 12-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 9l behind Pivotal Truth (8-12) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Stir Crazy (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 7l behind Bobby Rose (9-5) at Nottingham 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Mr Forthright 15-2 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 12, 8l behind Back In The Red (9-1) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Trinculo (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Led, hung badly left over 2f out, soon driven, weakened and headed inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Memphis Man (8-9) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Hawridge Miss 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division on outside, headway to chase leaders halfway, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1/2l behind High 'n Dry (8-12) at Windsor 6f mdn stk (5) gd.
Lady Lafitte (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Broke well, soon lost place and in mid-division, effort well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Vintage (8-12) at W'hampton 6f stk 0-55 (6) pol.
Cerulean Rose 6-1 (8-12) Mid-division, switched and headway over 1f out, faded final furlong, 5th of 14, 4l behind Hello Roberto (9-0) at Bath 6f app hcp (6) gs.
Two Acres (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) With leaders far side group, every chance entering final furlong, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Baybshambles (8-13) at Catterick 5f app hcp (6) gd.
