mid-division, headway to lead 7th, left 3 lengths clear 3 out, soon ridden and headed next and kept on one pace
towards rear, smoothy headway from 7th to have every chance 2 out, soon ridden, weakened flat
always towards rear
always towards rear, lost place 7th, behind and pulled up after 4 out
tracked leaders, left 2nd 3 out, ridden and led next and driven out flat
held up, some headway to chase leaders when hampered 3 out, ridden and no impression
mid-division, ridden and weakened 4 out
tracked leaders, headway to dispute lead approaching when fell 3 out
led after 1st until approaching 7th, soon ridden and weakened and pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, reminders after 6th,ridden and weakened from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders until ridden and lost place 7th, behind and pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, headway to chase leaders approaching 4 out, ridden next and kept on one pace
always towards rear
Brandy Wine may be able to take this on his return from more than a year off whilst Kiwijimbo is also of interest; Reel Charmer and Totally Scottish are amongst those with solid claims. Brandy Wine hasn't got many miles on the clock but has sufficient ability to be a major player in this company. He'll handle the ground, stay the trip and his trainer is capable of readying one after an absence. Kiwijimbo's return earlier this month was his first start since May 2006. He ran well enough for long enough to suggest that he retains some ability and is of interest on his old form. The trip is something of an unknown but he has no weight on his back and market support would look significant. Reel Charmer and Totally Scottish are pretty consistent performers who should run their races but have no easy task from near the top of the weights. A chance is taken, therefore, with Brandy Wine.
Reel Charmer 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden next, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd approaching last, no impression, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Albany (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Dec.
Mirage Dore (FR) 12-1 (10-11) In touch, led briefly before 3 out, soon ridden, weakened from next, 3rd of 14, 15l behind Albany (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Dec.
Totally Scottish 6-5fav (11-1) Behind, headway after 4 out, chased leader next, kept on under pressure to lead after last, all out, won at Leicester 2m 4f sll hdl (5) sft beating Axinit (11-5) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Rossin Gold (IRE) 11-8fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, hit 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 7, well behind Tiger King (10-6) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Aug.
Tartan Snow 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, effort from 3 out, every chance last, no impression flat, 2nd of 16, 8l behind Bold Ransom (10-7) at Newcastle 3m nov hdl (3) sft.
Kempski 66-1 (10-5) Led, headed after 3 out, weakened after next, 7th of 14, 27l behind Augustine (11-1) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Dec.
Prince Adjal (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, not fluent 4 out, mistake next, stayed on approaching last, 4th of 7, 5l behind Jefertiti (10-6) at Ayr 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Dec.
Salveo (IRE) 15-2 (10-9) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 13, 39l behind Charlie Crab (10-12) at Catterick 3m 1f nov hdl (4) gs.
Beau Saddler 10-1 (11-4) Close up, ridden 3 out, no extra from next, 3rd of 14, 10l behind Mensio (10-3) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Dec.
More Likely 12-1 (11-11) In touch, lost place 7th, kept on under pressure approaching 3 out, 6th of 18, 12l behind Pelo Du Bief (11-2) at Newcastle 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Brandy Wine (IRE) 3-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, stayed on to take 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 13l behind Devil's Run (11-3) at Ayr 3m 1f hcp chs 0-125 (3) hvy in Dec '06.
Versus (GER) 14-1 (10-10) Held up mid-division, ridden and weakened after 5th, 10th of 18, 48l behind Drumbeater (11-9) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gs in Dec '05.
Posh Stick 40-1 (11-6) Always behind, 9th of 18, 31l behind Pelo Du Bief (11-2) at Newcastle 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Kiwijimbo (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) In touch and keen, chased leaders 4th, weakened after 3 out, 10th of 13, 31l behind Inch High (10-10) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy.
