towards rear, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, no impression
led, headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
soon tracking leader, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, weakened entering final furlong
held up mid-division, kept on same pace
held up, weakened over 1f out
held up, kept on final furlong
reared start, held up in rear, weakened 1f out
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up in touch, stayed on final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
A good starter to the night's proceedings and ORDONEY can see off Suzi Spends and Uncle Fred. Luca Cumani's colt has taken some time to come to hand but he still looks to be on the upgrade and having won right handed around Folkestone, we have no issues in regard to that. Suzi Spends is capable on her day and has a solid draw. She has won over this trip at Great Leighs and Lingfield and steps back up to it today having raced recently over a mile. Uncle Fred is a course specialist. He will need a career best to defy today's mark of 84. Gerard Butler has his string in form so it would be folly to ignore Muftarres. Mister New York bolted up at Lingfield on his latest start but he isn't particularly consistent and is hardly one to rely upon to follow up. James Given broke a long losing run on Monday so at longer odds, Veroon has each-way claims. First To Call was a talented juvenile and he is watched today following a 564 day absence. A touch of class about this race and Ordoney is the pick.
Uncle Fred 11-2 (9-8) Held up towards rear, kept on final furlong, led entering final furlong, driven out, won at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) std in Oct beating Sharpazmax (9-6) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Ordoney (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Held up, in touch, pushed along 3f out, driven to chase leaders and edged right over 1f out, continued to go right but kept on well towards finish, 4th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Decision (8-6) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
King Olav (UAE) 66-1 (8-10) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 15, 20l behind Hunterview (8-7) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Oct.
Mister New York (USA) 10-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, good headway on outside from 3f out to lead well over 1f out, driven out, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct beating Tinaar (9-1) by 1l, 9 ran.
Suzi Spends (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, squeezed through and headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Audemar (9-2) at Kempton 1m fll hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Muftarres (IRE) 5-1fav (9-10) Held up in mid-division, headway to 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, narrowly headed final 150 yards, stayed challenging and rallied near finish, always just held, 2nd of 12, hd behind Spensley (8-9) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Motarjm (USA) 50-1 (9-7) Always in rear, 11th of 14, 16l behind Poyle Meg (8-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Chapter And Verse (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Burgundy Ice (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
First To Call 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, 25l behind Ezdiyaad (9-1) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (4) sft in Apr '08.
Veroon (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 3f out, edged left approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 9th of 19, 19l behind Starla Dancer (8-11) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Oct.
Aurorian (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Held up in mid-division, headway on wide outside and driven inside final 2f, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Decision (8-6) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Tinshu (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, led 1f, chased leader after, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace when squeezed up on rail inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind Splinter Cell (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
