chased leaders over 5f
took keen hold, held up in mid-division on outer, pushed along and one pace final 2f
held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven to challenge 2f out, one pace and no impression on winner when lost 2nd inside final furlong
pushed along throughout and always in rear
soon led, and set strong pace, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, driven and unable to quicken over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
close up, not clear run briefly inside final 3f, ridden and beaten when rider lost stirrup iron biefly over 1f out
mid-division on inside, pushed along and one pace when hampered inside final 3f, plugged on, no danger after
soon chased leaders on outside, went 2nd 3f out, led and hung left 2f out, kept on strongly final furlong
took keen hold, steady towars rear, headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
took keen hold, held up towards rear, good headway over 2f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, but not pace of winner
chased leader to 3f out, weakened rapidly
always towards rear
pushed along 3f out, always behind
An open contest where OCEAN LEGEND might be good enough to win, with Singleb and Chief Red Cloud among numerous potential dangers. Julia Fielden has her string in decent form and Ocean Legend has been given a chance by the handicapper now, slipping down to a mark of 69, which is below his only winning mark. Although that win came on the Fibresand, he acts well on the Polytrack and he can finally take this opportunity. Singleb enjoyed a purple patch in the winter, winning over seven, eight and nine furlongs, and he has now slipped back to just 1lb above his best win. He should be thereabouts. Chief Red Cloud is 6lbs higher than when winning over course and distance, but given that it was only his first start there is every chance he could improve enough to defy the rise, or at least remain ultra competitive. Copper King may also have a say from just 3lbs higher than when scoring at Lingfield, while My Mate Mal is a consistent sort who has made the frame twice on artificial surfaces and has a chance of doing the same from tonight's mark. Confide In Me perhaps has a little too much weight to carry and Ocean Legend looks worth chancing in a tricky race.
Shanzu 66-1 (9-4) Chased leader until over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 12, 15l behind Cill Rialaig (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 2f flls hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Ocean Legend (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) In touch, effort under pressure over 1f out, soon one pace and no impression on leaders, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Cool Hand Jake (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Fancy Footsteps (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Mo Mhuirnin (9-10) at Doncaster 7f fll hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Singleb (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Flawed Genius (9-6) at Doncaster 1m clm stks (5) gf.
My Mate Mal 20-1 (8-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Rosko (8-10) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Confide In Me 7-2fav (9-3) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Ensnare (9-3) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Leptis Magna 10-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and struggling final 3f, 8th of 11, 8l behind Sofia's Star (8-11) at Windsor 1m hcap (5) gs in Oct.
Causeway King (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 11l behind Hula King (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Oct.
Assail 15-2 (9-0) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 16, 37l behind Plymouth Rock (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Chief Red Cloud (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway and edged left over 1f out, soon led, edged left, pressed inside final furlong, driven out, held on well near finish, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun beating Miss Mojito (8-11) by nk, 14 ran.
Ugenius 11-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, soon chased leaders, challenged 2f out, driven to narrow lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken, 3rd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Sovereignty (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Cobos 10-1 (9-4) Led, came stand side and headed 3f out, chased leader until over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 24l behind Halfway House (9-3) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) fm in Jun.
Simpsons Gamble (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, in touch on outside, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 11l behind Global Village (9-3) at Kempton 7f app hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) pol.
Copper King 14-1 (8-5) In touch, headway 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, hard ridden througout final furlong, held on gamely all out, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun beating Feasible (9-0) by shd, 11 ran.
