steadied start, always rear, struggling final 3f
slightly hampered start, took keen hold behind, ridden over 2f out and no impression, headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd 1f out, not troubled leading pair
raced keenly, held up, headway to press leader 1f out, every chance, no extra final 100 yards
went left start, led, ridden and headed 2f out, hanging and jinked left, soon weakened
tracked leader, effort to press leader 2f out, soon ridden, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch, ridden to lead 2f out, pressed 1f out, asserted final 100 yards
bumped start, held up, chased leaders 2f out, not quicken, one pace from over 1f out
Autumn Blades, Prime Factor and Mr Rev look the most likely protagonists and we are with Autumn Blades. A string of seconds has been unfortunate and while a drop to six could represent a bigger danger, there are at least no worries in relation to match fitness. Prime Factor was ridden by a 7lb claimer on racecourse introduction. The horse produced a performance on the day that suggested he was worth some perseverance and we will watch the market accordingly. Mr Rev is related to sprinters and has demonstrated a degree of promise thus far in two starts. Tiepie has yet to beat a single horse home. Honest Value has been found wanting in lesser grade. Hiss and Boo has it to do. Autumn Blades would be a deserving winner and if able to cope with the drop in trip, he has to be the one for the selection.
Easily Naimd 50-1 (9-6) Lost place after 2f, no danger after, 7th of 8, 34l behind Elusive Hawk (9-13) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Mr Rev 5-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, closed on leaders near finish, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Simpsons Gamble (9-3) at Kempton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jan.
Autumn Blades (IRE) 11-4 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, soon chasing winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 4, nk behind Southwest Star (8-8) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Hiss And Boo 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, hung right over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression, 6th of 8, 12l behind Steele Tango (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) pol in Jan.
Honest Value (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Soon prominent, hard ridden 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Too Grand (8-11) at Kempton 5f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Prime Factor 10-1 (8-5) Steadied start, keen hold towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 7, 6l behind Moon Bound (8-10) at Lingfield 6f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Jan.
Tiepie 33-1 (8-10) Outpaced, always behind, last of 9, 9l behind Really Really Wish (8-13) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Sept.
