mistake and rider lost iron 1st, headway to track leader next, wandered and rider lost iron again 3rd, ridden and lost place between last 2, weakened before last
mid-division, hit 4th, lost place 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
in touch, driven and outpaced when hit 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders approaching 2 out, went 2nd between last 2, led narrowly approaching last, stayed on well towards finish
tracked leaders, lost place 6th, soon behind, no danger after
led until headed and reminders 2nd, behind from 4th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out
in touch, led 2nd, ridden after 2 out, headed narrowly last, kept on until no extra towards finish
behind, stuggling 6th, soon weakened tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up, headway and in touch 6th, effort 2 out, soon ridden and kept on same pace
Any market support for Drussell would catch the eye however LASTKINGOFSCOTLAND was a good performer on the flat and is taken to see off Am I Blue. The selection signed off with a poor effort at Ballinrobe in September however this son of Danehill Dancer had previously shown that he has plenty of ability with a win at Tipperary and solid efforts in defeat in competitive races. He was picked up at the Horses In Training sales for 9,500 guineas and his trainer looks to have found a good starting point. Mymateeric was well-held on his debut over hurdles in selling grade, whilst Drussell's form on the flat tailed off after a Wolverhampton maiden win (weak race). Peace Corps represents a yard that don¿t have to travel far and they have done well with their hurdlers in the past; this son of Medicean may relish the switch to hurdles. Am I Blue has the benefit of a recent spin over hurdles; she was third to Evening Sunset in what looks a fair race and although she was modest on the flat she cannot be overlooked too readily. Diktalina is another to consider for a shrewd outfit, however it is Lastkingofscotland who is marginally preferred.
Drussell (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, switching left looking for run when hampered over 1f out, beaten after, 9th of 12, 5l behind Burma Rock (9-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct (flat).
Igneous 150-1 (10-5) Held up mid-division, weakened after 4 out, 14th of 15, well behind Monsieur Jourdain (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Lastkingofscotland (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Soon towards rear, 6th under 4f out, no extra from 3f out, last of 8, 36l behind Ask Jack (9-9) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f stks in Sep (flat).
Mymateeric 6-1 (10-9) In touch, led 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened last, 5th of 12, 17l behind Melange (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 3yo nov sll hdl (5) sft.
Peace Corps 25-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, drifted right entering final furlong, always held, 2nd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Mabuya (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun (flat).
Quick Single (USA) 125-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, last of 6, well behind Screaming Brave (10-12) at Leicester 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd.
Am I Blue 12-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, hampered 3rd, ridden and headway after 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 13l behind Evening Sunset (11-5) at Fakenham 2m juv fll nov hdl (3yo) (4) gd.
Bahamian Ceilidh 250-1 (10-0) Always behind, 8th of 13, 50l behind Sergeant Pink (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) sft.
Diktalina 8-1 (8-7) Led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 14, 7l behind Mondego (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct (flat).
