chased leaders on inner, went 2nd over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong to inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
slowly into stride, raced keenly on outer in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, lost place and soon in rear
went right start, always behind, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, led final 100 yards, and clear towards finish
started slowly, in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
behind, headway under pressure 2f out, no progress over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out
always behind, struggling over 2f out, never a factor
held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on well final furlong to take 2nd close home
led, ridden over 1f out, pressed approaching final furlong, no extra when headed final 100 yards, lost 2nd close home
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced stayed on under pressurre final furlong not trouble leaders
tracked leader to over 2f out, gradually weakened (hand timed)
This contest is woeful in terms of quality but Mr Loire is consistent and is the selection with Prettilini and Tang put up as the alternatives. The selection races for the seventh time this year which is an illustration of how exposed he is but from a favourable draw is sure to give his supporters a run for their money. A winner off 73 during 2007, his style of running means he will need luck in running but in this grade he should be thereabouts. Prettilini stepped up on what she had displayed previously last time out and if showing the same level of form may be in the shake up. Tang has been knocking on the door, finishing runner up on his last two outings in sellers. His most recent outing was no disgrace against higher rated rivals and on that form has the beating of another of today's rivals Piccostar. Chris Catlin renews his partnership with Noddledoddle after they teamed up together in an auction maiden last week. Mr Loire is our selection to land this opener.
Mr Loire 5-2fav (8-5) Slowly into stride, settled mid-division, headway to chase leaders on inside over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Sir Don (9-0) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Doctor Ned 33-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, 16th of 17, 29l behind Terminate (11-3) at Warwick 1m 3f amt hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Oct.
Iron Pearl 40-1 (9-0) Chased leader to over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 11th of 12, 33l behind Shava (8-7) at Kempton 7f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Isobel Rose (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Mid-division, in touch when stumbled over 2f out, soon in rear, 9th of 12, 7l behind Mafaheem (9-7) at W'hampton 6f sll (6) pol in Jan.
James Street (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Held up, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Charlotte Grey (9-0) at W'hampton 6f app stk (7) pol in Jan.
Joe Rich 66-1 (9-12) Tracked winner until lost place over 2f out, 6th of 7, 10l behind Moon Bound (8-10) at Lingfield 6f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Jan.
Noddledoddle (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Led until headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong, 4th of 6, 7l behind Simpsons Gamble (9-3) at Kempton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jan.
Old Time Dancing 25-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 4l behind Super Frank (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan '06.
Piccostar 16-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, kept on well, 4th of 5, 1/2l behind Mulberry Lad (9-2) at Lingfield 6f sll (6) pol in Jan.
Prettilini 14-1 (8-0) Always prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Crimson Fern (9-10) at W'hampton 6f fll hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Tang 12-1 (8-4) Soon led, strongly challenged from over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 5, shd behind Mulberry Lad (9-2) at Lingfield 6f sll (6) pol in Jan.
The Carpet Man 10-1 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, hung left under pressure from 1f out, 7th of 8, 7l behind Sir Don (9-0) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
