held up in rear, ridden 3f out, outpaced final 2f, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out
started slowly, soon mid-division, headway and effort over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
slowly into stride, tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 1f out, no impression final furlong
with leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
made all, led narrowly, shaken up well over 1f out, stayed on gamely, driving out
slowly into stride, prominent, chased winner over 1f out, no extra, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, took 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, not reach leaders
behind, ridden 2f out, some headway on inside over 1f out, never nearer
Miss Phoebe showed improved form in a handicap last time out and is fancied to build on that effort this evening. Doctor Robert and Flash Of Colour rate as the biggest dangers, while newcomer Relative Strength would not need to be anything special to play a part on his debut. He is worth noting in the betting. Being by Derby winner Kris Kin, 10 furlongs ought not to be a problem on breeding but his obvious lack of experience has to be a concern, so he may simply be better once he has a run under his belt. Flash Of Colour, like the selection, seems to be getting the hang of things and has a race within him at some point. He does need to step things up another notch but, as there is little strength in depth, he has to merit serious consideration at this level. Doctor Robert has shown flashes of ability but has hardly been a punters friend. Winless from six previous starts, he looks flattered by his current mark and is not one to be diving in with at cramped odds. This is his first start for Tom Dascome and the son of Sakhee will need to drastically better his only previous All Weather effort if he is going to get off the mark here. Therefore, it can pay to side with Miss Phoebe, who looks worth a crack at this longer trip. Sylvester Kirk's filly stayed on powerfully to finish third here last week - creating the impression that a step up in distance would do her no harm whatsoever. Kirk has found her a weak race in which to prove her stamina, so Miss Phoebe looks a worthy sporting play at the likely odds.
Beauchamp Warrior 7-1 (9-3) Keen, held up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 8l behind Call of Duty (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Black Heart 28-1 (8-10) Towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 12l behind Mystery Star (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Nov.
Doctor Robert 4-6fav (9-0) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 11, 4l behind Captain Webb (9-0) at Brighton 1m 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Oct.
Flash of Colour 40-1 (9-3) Led 2f, tracked leader after, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 3l behind Magical Fantasy (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Has To Be Abacus (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Sheer Fantastic (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f 2yo clm (6) pol in Nov.
Relative Strength (IRE) Kris Kin colt out of 5f-1m winner Monalee Lass.
Whitcombe Spirit 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, well outpaced in rear, late headway final furlong, 8th of 14, 7l behind Howdigo (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Nov.
Bruki (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Started slowly, in rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 9th of 13, 10l behind All The Aces (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Oct.
Miss Phoebe (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Behind, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, closed on leaders, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Bookish (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Malt Empress (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, driven over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 21l behind Hold The Gold (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
