made all, led, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, ridden out
started slowly, took keen hold, always in rear
started slowly, raced keenly, always in rear group
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out and eased over 1f out
tracked winner to 3f out, soon ridden and weakened from 2f out
tracked leader halfway, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd just over 1f out, kept on one pace
behind in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not troubled leaders
held up in touch, kept on to chase winner just over 1f out, always held towards finish
Ginger Pop is narrowly preferred to Strut The Stage and Tilsworth Charlie in a very tricky little contest to fathom. In fact, a case could be made for all bar Auction Oasis on these terms, so a minimum stakes play is advised. Tilsworth Charlie is a consistent filly that deserves a change of fortune. However, she has a bad habit of downing tools and needs everything to go right for her. Strut The Stage has bits and pieces of form that entitle him to consideration. He seemed to like this track on his only previous visit and it would come as no surprise to see him give the selection the most problems. However, Ginger Pop comes here on the back of an improved effort last time out and, as the drop back to six furlongs is not expected to be a problem, the mount of John Egan is fancied to be the strongest in the finish today.
Angel Voices (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Held up in touch, raced keenly, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 14l behind Ochre (11-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Auction Oasis 50-1 (8-4) Broke well and led, headed after 1f ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 13, 12l behind Mr Loire (9-5) at Bath 6f clm (6) frm in Aug.
Earl Compton (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) With leader, ridden 2f out, soon edged left, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 7l behind Mickleberry (8-12) at W'hampton 5f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Sept.
Ginger Pop 25-1 (9-3) Led narrowly, ridden and headed narrowly inside final 2f, kept on, lost 2 places well inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Affrettando (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Micky Mac (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Behind, eased over 2f out, tailed off, 9th of 10, 33l behind Coconut Queen (8-12) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug '06.
Regal Royale 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and no progress over 2f out, soon outpaced, 9th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Lost All Alone (8-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (6) pol in Nov.
Strut The Stage (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and close up over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 6l behind Tanforan (8-4) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Tilsworth Charlie 20-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Wrighty Almighty (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
