led, held over 3f out, soon ridden and beaten
chased leaders, outpaced over 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, pushed along 7f out, soon lost place, tailed off
mid-division, smooth headway over 6f out, led on bit over 3f out, driven clear over 1f out, comfortably
always behind, tailed off
chased leader, lost place over 7f out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off
mid-division, lost place halfway, ridden and kept on final 2f, never near leaders
in touch, effort over 5f out, driven and outpaced 4f out, soon weakened
raced keenly, held up and behind, tailed off final 4f
held up, always behind, tailed off 5f out
in touch, tracked leader over 7f out, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, soon weakened
Thai Vango can shrug off a penalty at the expense of Spivitus, with Double Eagle and Astorvale worth a mention. Irish point-to-point winner Thai Vango beat just four rivals on his British debut at Perth in September, but did it well in making all, and despite having to shoulder a penalty here, can once again make experience count. Spivitus has had three outings already, and despite being placed last time, gives the impression that he will be one to follow when sent over timber. Double Eagle hails from a stable that prepares its bumper runners well, while the same comment applies to Astorvale. Cardinal Spirit is by Selkirk so should appreciate any give in the ground, but is a half-brother to several winners of around a mile on the Flat, so is best watched on his debut. Thai Vango has already shown us what he can do, and a follow-up is very much on the cards.
Thai Vango (IRE) 11-8fav (10-7) Made all, ridden and hard pressed over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Perth 2m nhf (6) sft in Sept beating Solid Silver (11-2) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Astorvale (IRE) Fourstars Allstar gelding out of an unraced mare.
Cardinal Spirit Selkirk gelding, half-brother to several winners up to 1m1f.
Double Eagle Silver Patriarch gelding, half-brother to two winning bumpers.
Spivitus 16-1 (10-11) Led, headed after 6f, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Jim The Gent (10-12) at Perth 2m nhf (6) gf in Jul.
Lake Gunner 8-1 (10-8) Towards rear, outpaced 6f out, weakened over 4f out, 5th of 8, 46l behind Mischief Man (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Sept.
Polobury 11-1 (9-12) Prominent, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 14l behind Miss Campanella (10-5) at Perth 2m nhf (6) gf in Jul.
Make A Mark (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, effort over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 4th of 5, 27l behind Thai Vango (10-7) at Perth 2m nhf (6) sft in Sept.
