THE LITTLE MASTER caught the eye when staying on well over this course on his latest start and the top-weight could be the value bet in a wide open heat. Fenners and Tabulate are put forward for the placings. The Little Master was never put into a winning position in that race last time. It was certainly an improvement on what he had shown up to that point of his career. Fenners has taken a tumble in the ratings. His last victory was achieved off a mark of 60 during the summer months and market support should be noted given connections. Tabulate has achieved his three victories on the all-weather. He needs to find something to land this though while others of note in the race include Shouldntbethere and Dontpaytheferryman. The Little Master is selected to win the finale.
The Little Master (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Started slowly, held up behind mid-division, headway 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd 1f out, not trouble first 2, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Tropical Tradition (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Nov.
Tabulate 9-2 (9-2) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, ridden on inside over 2f out, never reached challenging position, 5th of 11, 9l behind Saucy (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Shouldntbethere (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, good headway on outside over 1f out, ran on nearest finish, 5th of 12, 3l behind Little Carmela (9-8) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Sir Haydn 14-1 (8-12) Took keen hold in touch until ridden and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 14l behind Can Can Star (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Silver Surprise 14-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 6th of 9, 19l behind War Anthem (9-10) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Oct.
Fenners (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, carried left towards finish, 4th of 12, 6l behind Amazing King (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Dontpaytheferryman (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 6th of 14, 8l behind Lapina (9-7) at Great Leighs 1m 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Fantasy Ride 8-1 (9-2) Started slowly, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final 2f, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 6l behind Little Carmela (9-8) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Darley Star 13-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders 2f, stayed prominent until ridden, weakened over 3f out, soon behind, last of 12, 24l behind Pab Special (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Blockley (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Slowly away, always rear, 8th of 11, 14l behind Wakita (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Oct.
Tiegs (IRE) 40-1 (8-5) Led 8f, soon weakened, last of 9, 40l behind Kylkenny (8-6) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Nov.
Colonel Sherman (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on steadily from 1f out, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 5l behind Tropical Tradition (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Nov.
Millennium Storm (GER) 50-1 (8-4) Chased leaders until over 3f out, last of 12, 38l behind Royal Island (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Pop Music (IRE) 17-2 (9-0) Close up, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Whodunit (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
