tracked leaders, ridden approaching 6th, weakened 2 out
mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden, beaten when left 3rd last
prominent, led 4th, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened
mid-division, headway 4th, led 2 out, soon ridden, headed before last, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, ridden to leads approaching last, kept on well, ridden out
led until 4th, reminders after 5th, weakened after next
took keen hold, held up towards rear, ridden and headway after 2 out, one pace from last
went left 1st, held up, some progress after 2 out, never troubled leaders
held up, ridden and headway after 2 out, held when left 4th last
mid-division, headway 2 out, soon ridden, 3rd and held when fell last
hit 1st, mid-division until weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, ridden after 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders early, tailed off from 6th
Souriceau, Mutual Friend, and Sonning Star are the three to look at here with Souriceau given the vote. Mutual Friend was a Lingfield handicap winner on the Flat this summer, but made favourite for his hurdling bow he was something of a disappointment, finishing only fourth in a small field. He should come on for the experience, and rated 77 on the Flat he is respected. Sonning Star is an interesting recruit to the winter game. A maiden on the Flat though rated over 70, he has been placed on four occasions and clearly has ability. He is sure to have been well schooled and any market move should be heeded. Following a promising debut at Sandown, Souriceau was run out of it in the closing stages at Plumpton having been made favourite. He should be spot on for this with those experiences under his belt and Souriceau can take this.
Acosta 20-1 (10-12) Chased leaders until dropped rear 4th, weakened after 6th, 5th of 6, 18l behind Ardesia (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f 3yo nov sll hdl (5) gf in Nov.
Cavalry Twill (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) Stumbled start, soon led, headed over 2f out, led again over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra close home, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Boz (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct (Flat).
Conny Nobel (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Chased leaders until lost touch 4th, soon struggling, hit 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 7, 36l behind Tinagoodnight (10-5) at Kempton 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Haldibari (IRE) (8-11) Led to 2f out, weakened, 7th of 8, 6l behind Sahara Lady (9-1) at Vichy 1m 4f in Sept (Flat).
Light Yield (USA) 3-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, ridden 7th, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 17l behind Ardesia (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Oct.
Mujahaz (IRE) 5-2fav (10-12) Mid-division, ridden after 6th, soon no impression, 7th of 12, 21l behind Torba (10-5) at Ludlow 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Mutual Friend (USA) 11-10fav (10-12) Held up in chasing group, progress after 3rd, went 2nd 5th until 3 out, still every chance when mistake last, soon hung left and beaten, 4th of 8, 6l behind Foreign King (10-12) at Warwick 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Sonar Sound (GER) 50-1 (10-2) Mid-division, mistake 5th, weakened next, 8th of 11, well behind Serhaaphim (10-5) at Plumpton 2m 3yo mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Sonning Star (IRE) 15-8 (9-3) Dwelt, towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, driven to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Handset (8-12) at Pontefract 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Oct (Flat).
Souriceau (FR) 5-4fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, led 5th, mistake 3 out, soon headed, every chance last, one pace, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Serhaaphim (10-5) at Plumpton 2m 3yo mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Troialini 13-2 (10-7) Led, headed after 4th, weakened quickly and pulled up 2 out in race won by Art Professor (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov, 12 ran.
La Cortezana 66-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, 12th of 18, 29l behind Yuda Fu (10-7) at Warwick 1m 6f nhf (5) gs in Nov.
Madam Vouvray 10-1 (9-11) Held up, ridden 5th, stayed on, not trouble winner, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Rosie All Over (10-7) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs.
Muffett's Dream 100-1 (10-5) Always behind, tailed off approaching 3 out, 9th of 12, well behind Soliya (11-1) at Newbury 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
