in touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression
made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
behind until ridden and kept on final 2f, never nearer
always towards rear
behind, ridden and some late headway approaching final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden and effort well over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased winner, ridden and lost place over 1f out, no extra final furlong
behind, ridden over 1f out, never near to challenge
soon behind, never dangerous
slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
Guto, Brut and Pegasus Dancer are three against the field in this claimer and the vote is given to Brut. The selection is well weighted here in comparison to his handicap mark and under conditions that suit from a good draw he looks the one to be on. Guto rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Ocean Blaze but he would be better off at the weights if this were a handicap, and he is taken on with this in mind. Pegasus Dancer was a fair third behind Ishetoo last time and is dropping in grade so should be watched in the market. Throw The Dice will make a bold bid to make all from his low draw but for the winner we are happy to return to Brut to small stakes.
Guto 7-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Ocean Blaze (9-1) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Pegasus Dancer (FR) 28-1 (8-4) With leader, ridden, effort over 1f out, kept on final furlong, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Ishetoo (9-1) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Whozart (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden and hung left 2f out, no impression, 8th of 16, 4l behind No Time (8-8) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Oct.
Brut 12-1 (9-10) Led stand's side group, headed halfway, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 16, 11l behind No Time (8-8) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Oct.
Jember Red 8-1co-fav (8-11) Slowly into stride, chased leaders half way, no extra final furlong, 9th of 18, 7l behind Mystery Pips (9-0) at Ayr 5f Stks (41-45) (7) gd in May.
Diamond Josh 50-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon beaten, 9th of 10, 12l behind Sweet Pickle (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Laith (IRE) 50-1 (7-13) Held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 7th of 12, 6l behind For Life (9-0) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sept.
Suspender (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon beaten, 14th of 15, 22l behind Soccerjackpot (9-3) at Beverley 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Throw The Dice 8-1 (8-6) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 8l behind Spirit of Coniston (8-10) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Oct.
Whats Your Game (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 12, 9l behind By The Edge (8-12) at W'hampton 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Oct.
Sharp Hat 11-1 (8-7) Reared start, raced stand side group towards rear, chased leaders over 3f out, one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 13, 7l behind Baybshambles (8-13) at Catterick 5f app hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Musical Parkes 100-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, weakened 2f out, 17th of 18, 25l behind Bert's Memory (8-10) at Leicester 7f sll hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Swallow Senora (IRE) 100-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, raced centre, always in rear, 14th of 16, 25l behind Boundless Prospect (9-8) at Yarmouth 1m clm (6) sft in Oct.
The Brat 80-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Compton Classic (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f clm (6) gd in Oct.
Phinerine 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 6l behind Punching (8-12) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol.