tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, effort over 2f out, driven and every chance over 1f out, kept on well
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, raced keenly, lost place over 3f out
slowly away, held up in rear, some late headway, never dangerous
held up mid division, headway under pressure 1f out, never nearer
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, never on terms
behind, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, effort 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, eased
held up, never dangerous
made all, hard ridden and strongly challenged over 1f out, kept on well under pressure
tracked leader, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never dangerous
behind, driven over 3f out, some late headway, never nearer
prominent, effort 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
DAWSON CREEK is the speculative call ahead of Sir Billy Nick and Moon Crystal. Although fairly exposed elsewhere, Dawson Creek might just find this new track reawakening his enthusiasm for the task - although he'd hardly need that to happen given a recent win and a second placing in the locker. The booking of Chris Caitlin is a positive. Sir Billy Nick appeared useful earlier in the season. The words last chance saloon appear appropriate at this juncture for his beleagured backers. Moon Crystal has had a sizeable absence to contend with. A half-sister to Pillar Of Hercules, she could be anything. Triple Dream is on handicap introduction for John Dunlop. Convivial Spirit has gradually crept up the weights for his consistency. Le Chiffre is useful in claiming grades. He probably didn't need to be ridden quite so aggressively last time out and as such, he'll invariably be vulnerable to finishers or improvers. Siren Sound and Ben Ami reoppose having met in a recent contest over course-and-distance. The former appeared to be worried out of it on that occasion but it would be no surprise to see her build upon that effort. Dawson Creek isn't the most bombproof of selections but in current heart, he should give supporters a good run for their money.
Luck Will Come (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Close up in 4th, ridden and weakened entering straight, last of 8, 12l behind Moon Sister (9-0) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Ben Ami 28-1 (8-11) In touch, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept beating Siren Sound (9-1) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Dawson Creek (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) In touch, driven 2f out, stayed on and went 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Gazboolou (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Triple Dream 50-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on under hand riding inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Mutheeb (9-2) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Speyside (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Slowly away, behind, no chance final 2f, 8th of 13, 5l behind Gazboolou (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Dinner Date 16-1 (8-11) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Wisdom's Kiss (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m hcap (6) pol in May.
Lunar River (FR) 5-1 (9-5) Held up, effort over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 13, 13l behind Alfie Tupper (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Moon Crystal 7-4fav (9-3) Held up mid-division, chased leaders 3f out, effort over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 4l behind Uig (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll hcp (5) pol in May.
Intabih (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Tactful (8-12) at Great Leighs 1m mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Sir Billy Nick 33-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 8l behind Alfie Tupper (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Le Chiffre (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Prominent, led 5f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 7l behind Grey Boy (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sept.
Convivial Spirit 14-1 (9-7) Held up, headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Strike Force (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Keep Your Distance 6-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 29l behind Sweet World (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan '07.
Samahir (USA) 6-1 (8-13) Led, ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 7l behind Al Rayanah (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m fll hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Cape Roberto (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Bramalea (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Siren Sound 8-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, in touch, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Ben Ami (8-11) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
