held up in rear, not clear run 2f out, soon switched left, good headway over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong to take 3rd post
behind, raced keenly, headway on far rail over 2f out, led entering final 2f, clear final furlong, driven out
close up until ridden and weakened over 2f out
took keen hold in touch, stayed on to go 2nd over 1f out but not trouble winner final furlong
in touch, pushed along 3f out, no impression final 2f, one pace
led until headed over 2f out, soon lost place and weakened quickly
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed entering final 2f, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on to chase leaders final furlong, lost 3rd post
always towards rear, never a factor
held up in rear, good headway on outside over 1f out, ran on nearest finish
stumbled badly leaving stalls, unseated rider
started slowly, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final 2f, never dangerous
Nonrunner
A competitive handicap for punters to solve here and from a shortlist of Good Effect, Shouldntbethere, Generous Lad and Little Richard we will side with GOOD EFFECT. Tactics were changed on Good Effect last time when he was held-up for a late challenge and at one point in the closing stages it seemed an astute move by connections as he weaved a passage between runners. He didn't help his bid for glory by hanging in the closing stages and it will test George Baker's skill of delivering horses late and fast once again here. Shouldntbethere posted a good effort on his penultimate start here but was disappointing last time. Generous Lad seemed to loose all chance he had at the start last time and stepping back up to twelve furlongs will suit. He is 13lb lower than his last winning mark and is an obvious contender while at bigger prices Little Richard who is more effective over further could reward each way punters despite his advancing years. Good Effect is selected to win it.
Good Effect (USA) 6-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, hung right and switched left over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, not reached winner, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Bluebell Ridge (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Little Carmela 13-2 (8-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden along 3f out, headway on under pressure from 2f out, not reached leaders, 7th of 15, 6l behind Perfect Reward (9-1) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Oct '07.
Snake Skin 28-1 (8-9) Led after 1f, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 11, 19l behind Turban Heights (9-7) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Torrens (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Behind, good headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong to take 2nd close home, not reached winner, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Saucy (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Generous Lad (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Started slowly, behind, headway halfway, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Stand Guard (9-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Satindra (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden along over 4f, soon beaten, 9th of 11, 32l behind Victory Quest (10-0) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Oct.
Atlantic Gamble (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Steadied at start, held up behind leaders, ridden along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 14l behind Red Wine (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 4f app hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Sky Quest (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 7l behind Stand Guard (9-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Mystic Storm 20-1 (9-6) Behind, headway to chase leaders 5f out, ridden, effort over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened quickly, 13th of 14, 10l behind Saucy (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Shouldntbethere (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 10l behind Cossack Prince (9-5) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Shraayef 5-1jt-fav (9-4) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 15l behind Oasis Sun (8-10) at Kempton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Fantasy Ride 16-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, under pressure over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 8, 7l behind Veloso (9-6) at Great Leighs 1m 5f sll (6) pol in Oct.
Little Richard (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong and soon lost 2nd, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Berry Baby (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Tyrana (GER) 7-2 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no progress over 1f out, 8th of 14, 10l behind Stand Guard (9-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
