mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway and edged right over 2f out, stayed on to lead towards finish
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon beaten
in touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace
led, ridden over 2f out, headed towards finish, no extra
in touch, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, every chance inside last, kept on
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
towards rear, ridden 4f out, some headway over 3f out, no impression
always towards rear
always behind
slowly away, behind, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden and not much room over 2f out, one pace
held up, effort 4f out, no impression
slowly into stride, always towards rear
This looks quite competitive and the vote is given to Motu, over Dispol Isle and Anthemion. Dispol Isle won well last time out when beating our selection at Musselburgh but there was only a length and a half between them at the finish that day and on these terms we think the placings can be reversed. The fact that Motu has a slightly better draw is another thing in his favour as is this extra furlong. Anthemion is a course and distance winner but he has been off the track since August and might just need the run to sharpen him up, although if he is fit enough to do himself justice he will not be far away at the finish. Jordans Elect is another courrse and distance winner and he has a good draw so it would be no surprise to see him go well at a price, but Motu is in good form and gets the nomination.
Dispol Isle (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, kept on, won at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr beating Motu (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Just Lille (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 13, 4l behind The Pen (8-1) at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Soho Square 33-1 (8-11) Led early, chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, well behind Kristensen (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Jordans Elect 33-1 (9-0) Bumped start, soon tracking leaders, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 26l behind Writ (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Motu (IRE) 6-1 (8-2) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Flying Bantam (8-6) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Thistle 10-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, last of 12, 44l behind Champain Sands (9-1) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Anthemion (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Musselburgh 1m app hcp (6) gf in Aug beating Ballyhurry (9-1) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Neil's Legacy (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, led final furlong, ran on well, won at Hamilton 1m 1f clm (5) gs in Sept beating Magic Sting (9-4) by 5l, 10 ran.