led, headed inside final furlong, one pace
chased leaders, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish
slowly into stride, behind, kept on from over 1f out
in touch, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out
close up, led inside final furlong, all out
behind when switched left after 1f, never dangerous
always behind
went right start, behind and raced stands side, stayed on well final furlong
behind and raced stands side, stayed on well final furlong
always behind
chased leaders, one pace final furlong
Nonrunner
Matsunosuke, Oldjoesaid and King Orchisios look the three to concentrate on in this ultra competitive sprint and the vote is given to Matsunosuke. The selection has been in the form of his life of late and won well on the all weather last time out when beating Osris Way. He looks sure to have the race run to suit and despite his penalty he is taken to win again. Oldjoesaid rates the main danger as he won well last time out when beating Effistorm. However he looks vulnerable under his penalty on this faster ground. King Orchisios is sure to make a bold bid to make all but he hangs under pressure and despite his good draw he looks worth opposing . Bo McGinty was third behind Godfrey Street last time and is sure to run his race but he looks vulnerable to a better handicapped horse. Strike Up The Band was group class at his best but he is better with more cut in the ground. Inter Vision has conditions to suit but has been done no favours by the draw.Of the remainder Little Edward us from a shrewd in form yard and could go well at a price but for the winner we retyrn to Matsunosuke.
Strike Up The Band 50-1 (9-11) Disputed lead on rails to over 2f out, one pace, 8th of 17, 6l behind Benbaun (9-11) at Longchamp 5f Grp 1 (1) gs.
Oldjoesaid 7-1 (8-13) Held up behind leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Sept beating Efistorm (8-9) by 2l, 12 ran.
Matsunosuke 3-1jt-fav (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, driven and ran on to lead close home, won at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol beating Osiris Way (8-13) by 1l, 10 ran.
Bond City (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 5l behind Judd Street (8-12) at Newmarket 5f lst stk (1) gd.
Invincible Force (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Mid-division, one pace final 2f, 11th of 20, 6l behind Fonthill Road (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
King Orchisios (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Held up, in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 20, 4l behind Fonthill Road (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Caribbean Coral 14-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 7l behind Dabbers Ridge (9-6) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Sept.
Little Edward 8-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on, just failed, 2nd of 13, shd behind Kay Two (8-7) at Bath 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
How's She Cuttin' (IRE) 11-2 (8-6) In touch stand's side, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, 9l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gs in Jul.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders in centre, challenged 2f out, kept on, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 18, 2 1/2l behind Godfrey Street (8-11) at Ascot 5f app hcp (4) gs.
Yungaburra (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mainly towards rear in centre, 11th of 18, 7l behind Godfrey Street (8-11) at Ascot 5f app hcp (4) gs.
The Nifty Fox 20-1 (8-13) Prominent, led 2f out, ridden when rider dropped whip and ledged left over 1f out, soon headed, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 5l behind Topflightcoolracer (8-10) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Inter Vision (USA) 6-1 (9-4) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 12, 4l behind Matsunosuke (8-11) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
Luscivious 20-1 (9-1) Slight lead, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, faded, 6th of 9, 5l behind Edge Closer (9-4) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (3) pol in Aug.
