mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace and no impression inside final furlong
mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
always towards rear, never involved
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, lost place soon after
mid-division, headway 2f out, chasing leaders over 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner
mid-division, some headway far side 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
always towards rear
mid-division, headway chasing leaders 2f out, ridden edging left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner
made all, clear when ridden over 1f out, ran on strongly
always towards rear
chased winner, ridden over 1f out, no impression, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened
Plenty with claims in a wide-open sprint. Tiger Jim's second in the Bronze Cup at Ayr last month is probably the best piece of recent form on offer though Straightothepoint, Westwood Hoe, Muir Lodge and Signore Piccolo are also eased in grade. The latter's trainer, David O'Meara, also runs Flyman and Provident Spirit, who wouldn't be without a chance. Beardwood could bounce back to form at any time and old-timer Mass Rally has been showing signs of a revival. Deauville Prince, Mississippi and Mukaynis weren't beaten far last time but BILLYOAKES (NAP) was a real eye-catcher here last month when not getting the run of the race. Dropped a pound since, David Barron's gelding can go close today granted better luck in-running.
Deauville Prince (FR) 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Maggie Pink (8-13) at Chester 7f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Flyman 15-2fav (9-7) Chased leader stand side, ridden 2f out, edged left kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 2l behind Brando (9-0) at Haydock 6f hcp (3) sft in Sep.
Big Time (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden and hung left over 1f out, never near leaders, 6th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Peril (9-5) at Haydock 7f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Tiger Jim 15-2fav (9-2) Raced centre, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 25, 1 3/4l behind Go Far (9-8) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Westwood Hoe 15-2 (9-10) In rear, outpaced halfway, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Father Bertie (9-6) at Redcar 1m hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Mass Rally (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Majestic Myles (9-0) at Ayr 7f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Provident Spirit 5-1fav (8-12) Keen tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken close home, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Kakatosi (8-13) at Leicester 7f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Muir Lodge 25-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, held up, headway chasing leaders halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 5 1/4l behind Right Touch (8-10) at Ascot 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Beardwood 15-8fav (9-6) Raced far side, held up last, never on terms, last of 5, 5 1/2l behind Mister Brightside (9-6) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Signore Piccolo 25-1 (9-5) Raced centre, mid-division, ridden inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 10th of 25, 5l behind Go Far (9-8) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Billyoakes (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) In rear centre, switched left 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Brando (9-0) at Haydock 6f hcp (3) sft in Sep.
Mississippi 12-1 (9-1) Keen towards rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 20, 1 1/2l behind Rex Imperator (9-2) at Doncaster 6f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Anonymous John (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, soon every chance until approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Flying Hammer (9-2) at Ascot 7f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Mukaynis (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Close up, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken close home, 4th of 17, 3/4l behind Whozthecat (9-2) at Nottingham 6f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Gurkha Friend 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 5l behind Midlander (9-5) at Leicester 5f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Straightothepoint 14-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Dark Emerald (9-1) at Hamilton 6f stks (2) gd in Sep.
Especial 4-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 6, 8l behind Cabelo (8-12) at Catterick 7f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
