tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, pushed out final furlong
held up, ridden 2f out, no impression
Nonrunner
led, headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Bentong, Angus Newz and Woodcote are three against the field in another tight handicap and the tentative nomination is given to Bentong. The selection hails from the in-form Paul Cole yard goes well fresh has dropped to a handy mark and looks a value bet in an open affair. Angus Newz rates the main danger on his latest third behind Sonny Red he is sure to have come on for the run and has definite place claims. Woodcote is another that looks well weighted on his best form but he usually needs a couple of runs before he hits top form. Sand Cat is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but is hard to win with while Ajigolo is sure to run his race but looks weighted up to his best and for the winner we return to Bentong.
Bentong (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Always mid-division on stand's side, 14th of 27, 4l behind Zidane (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf in Aug.
Ajigolo 9-2 (9-4) Steadied start, settled rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 6, 8l behind Edge Closer (9-4) at Kempton 6f stk (3) pol in Mar.
Come Out Fighting 4-1 (8-13) Close up, lost place from 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 10, 23l behind Orpsie Boy (8-13) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Angus Newz 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Sonny Red (9-1) at Nottingham 5f stk (3) sft.
Woodcote (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Held up and off the pace, closed on leaders over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Diane's Choice (8-5) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Aug.
Sand Cat 4-1 (9-1) Started slowly in rear, plenty to do over 1f out, quickened inside final furlong, finished strongly, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Came Back (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Mar.