chased leaders, hampered, lost place 4f out, renewed effort 2f out, driven, one pace final furlong
prominent, under pressure 3f out, weakened 2f out
close up on outer, led going well 2f out, shaken up, soon clear
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden, losing place when hampered halfway
dwelt, hampered start, always behind, tailed off
soon crossed over from wide draw to lead after 1f, ridden, headed 2f out, no chance with winner when lost 2nd inside final furlong
held up in rear on rails, kept on inside final furlong
held up, some headway halfway, weakened 2f out
in touch on rails, not clear run, switched right inside final 2f, went 2nd inside final furlong, never any chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon struggling
led for 1f, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
An interesting heat in which we're prepared to take a chance with BERE DAVIS but there are several others that we also like the look of including Benedetto and Kinnego Bay. David Evans' runner hasn't won since debut but his handicap mark has finally dropped to a feasible level and he has shown signs of returning to form of late. He finished second here on his penultimate start before running well enough at Bath considering his draw; cheekpieces are applied, Holland is a good booking and he could spring a surprise. Benedetto didn't enjoy the run of the race at Goodwood last time but he's weighted to be competitive here whilst Kinnego Bay may appreciate the return to the track having finished nearer last than first at Wolverhampton. My Learned Friend is respected, Granary's heavy ground Leicester win may have done her confidence some good whilst market support for Manchestermaverick and Elusive Hawk would send bookies running for cover. Liberty Belle rates a mention as she wasn't beaten too far last time and this is, rather surprisingly given her pedigree, only her second race at seven and she could benefit from the step back up. This is a good puzzle, Bere Davis is our suggestion.
My Learned Friend (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Led narrowly, headed 2f out, stayed chasing winner to over 1f out, lost 3rd near finish, 5th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Buxton (9-5) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Shamrock Lady (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) With leader to over 2f out, gradually weakened, 9th of 15, 10l behind Buxton (9-5) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Granary 13-2 (8-11) Dwelt, held up, headway to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, pushed along and rallied to lead towards finish, won at Leicester 7f hcap (5) hvy in Sept beating Castano (9-0) by a hd, 13 ran.
Elusive Hawk (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Very slowly away, behind, headway halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 15l behind Makshoof (8-8) at Haydock 6f hcap (4) hvy in Sept.
Bere Davis (FR) 14-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden 3f out, kept on, 6th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Sotik Star (9-9) at Bath 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Westwood 50-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 7l behind Errigal Lad (8-12) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Sept.
Kensington (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 13, 13l behind Granary (8-11) at Leicester 7f hcap (5) hvy in Sept.
Benedetto 7-1 (9-1) Close up on inside, not clear run on rails over 2f out until over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 5l behind Spate River (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Kinnego Bay (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, one pace, 8th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Spate River (9-1) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Sept.
Liberty Belle (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, effort over 1f out, not pace to challenge inside final furlong, kept on, 7th of 10, 2l behind Equuleus Pictor (8-10) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Hucking Harkness 7-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 17l behind Poppets Sweetlove (9-7) at Yarmouth 7f hcap (6) gd in Sept.
Manchestermaverick (USA) 6-5fav (9-0) Prominent, chased winner over 2f out, driven and edged left inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Station Place (8-5) at Lingfield 7f mdn aut stk (6) gf in Jul.
Bid To The Beat 33-1 (8-13) Always behind, last of 15, 37l behind Ben Ami (8-11) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
