led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
in touch, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
in rear, ridden and edged right over 1f out, never on terms
awkwardly away, in touch, pushed along and weakened 2f out
NonRunner
STARJIK landed a gamble when successful in a claimer at Kempton last week and beating much higher rated horses than these. He’s due to take a 14lb hike in the weights after this so today’s penalty is unlikely to anchor John Butler’s charge. Admirable Lad added to an earlier double in classified company when winning a handicap at Wolverhampton while Nigg Bay and Viewfromthestars were both beaten by the same horse on their respective latest starts.
Eastern Star (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, chased leaders, switched right when pushed along over 2f out, went third inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 8, 3 3/4l behind Gustav Graves (8-11) at Leicester 5f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Starjik 4-1 (9-1) Led, soon headed, pushed along home turn, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong, won at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Oct beating Desert Boots (9-3) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Viewfromthestars (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Took keen hold, prominent, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 3 1/4l behind Griggy (9-8) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Nigg Bay (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Held up off the pace towards rear, headway out wide over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Griggy (9-4) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Bernard Spierpoint 5-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Ellie Piper (9-8) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Epeius (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders far side of group, led and hung left to far rail over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 8, 4 1/4l behind One More Dream (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Wiff Waff 50-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Babe Alicious (9-9) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Beloved Of All (IRE) 66-1 (9-6) Awkward start, mid-division, pushed along 2f out and weakened tamely, last of 7, 19 1/4l behind Admirable Lad (9-9) at Yarmouth 5f stks (6) gf in Aug.
Admirable Lad 85-40fav (9-9) Held up towards rear, switched right and headway approaching final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, all out, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep beating Clashaniska (9-6) by nk, 9 ran.
Company Minx (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) In touch, ridden and headway inside final furlong, soon every chance, ran on, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Jumira Bridge (9-5) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Barney Too 50-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never a factor, 9th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Captain Vallo (9-10) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
