held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
took keen hold in touch on outside, headway to lead approaching 2f out until headed entering final furlong and no extra
in touch, ridden and headway to lead entering final furlong until well inside final furlong and no extra
soon driven along in rear, headway under pressure 2f out, switched to inside rail approaching final furlong, ran on to take 2nd towards finish
led 6f out to 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, led 3f out, headed approaching 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
slowly into stride, took keen hold and held up in rear, moderate effort on outside over 1f out
chased leaders, driven and every chance when hung left and right 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, staying on at one pace when squeezed out over 1f out, no danger after
led to 6f out, weakened rapidly 4f out
Nonrunner
In race three on the card, Mythical Charm is selected ahead of Hadath and Penny Glitters. Recent course and distance winner Mythical Charm holds solid enough claims from today's mark, a penalty working against her chances last time. Hadath has dropped to a competitive mark again, while Tartan Special possibly has a little bit of improvement to find if he is to score, despte being a course and distance winner. Wayward Shot would hold a good chance based on his best 2005 Turf form, while it would not entirely be a surprise to see Noorain run well from her current rating. Penny Glitters can also be considered, coming here on the back of a Wolverhampton success, with Mid Valley being a pound better off for a neck based on that race. Finally, Musical Gift will need to recapture his spring form, on which he would have a decent chance, if he is to feature today. Once again, then, the vote goes to Mythical Charm.
Mythical Charm 7-1 (8-1) Towards rear, headway on inside 2f out, going well when hampered and checked over 1f out, not recover, 6th of 13, 6l behind Evident Pride (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Tartan Special 9-2 (9-5) Held up, not clear run and headway over 2f out, ran on, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Keon (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Nov.
Wayward Shot (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 17, 7l behind Able Mind (8-11) at Beverley 1m hcap (6) gf in Sept.
Frank's Quest (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden, headway over 1f out, stayed on, not reach leaders, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Miss Porcia (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Nov.
Noorain 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leader to over 3f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 23l behind Shaheer (9-5) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Nov.
Penny Glitters 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 9l behind Haroldini (9-1) at W'hampton 7f banded stk (7) std.
Mid Valley 4-1jt-fav (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 12, nk behind Penny Glitters (8-12) at W'hampton 7f banded stk (7) pol in Nov.
Musical Gift 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 13l behind Thornaby Green (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Nov.
Wild Lass 40-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden on ourside 3f out, never a factor, 9th of 13, 9l behind Owners Biscuits (8-9) at Kempton 1m banded stk (7) pol in Nov.
Vixen Virago 100-1 (8-12) Led to over 7f out, weakened over 3f out, eased over 1f out, 5th of 7, well behind Go Amwell (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Nov.
Hadath (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, some late headway, never nearer, 8th of 13, 9l behind Atlantic Story (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcap (6) pol in Nov.
Jajoleen (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Held up, progress into 7th over 3f out, one pace straight, 8th of 14, 10l behind Rising Force (9-6) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp 45-70 frm in Sept.
Hilltop Fantasy 8-1 (8-7) Led, ridden along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 8l behind Bowl of Cherries (8-12) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs in Nov.
