made all, led, ridden clear from 2f out, ran on strongly, driven out
started slowly, held up in rear, headway on inside from 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, not trouble 1st 2
held up in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
always towards rear, no chance when eased final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out
in touch, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, not trouble winner
close up on outside to over 2f out, weakened quickly, eased final furlong
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, faded and lost two places towards finish
started slowly, raced keenly behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, under pressure and 3rd over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong
HURRICANE COAST sprung back to life when landing a gamble for connections over course and distance last time and the nine year old can follow up here. Recent winners River Kirov and Namu looks the biggest threats. Hurricane Coast's victory last time was his first for almost three years but it did not come out of turn as he was noted doing his best work late on prior to that at this venue also. 6lb higher for that win, there will be no hanging about here and that will suit the selection. It is not too often that winners from the Michael Wigham stable go unbacked and River Kirov's victory last time was no exception. Given the fact he had to do quite a bit in the early stages from his low draw adds further belief to the fact that he could be more value that the official form indicates. His high draw today will make life easier particularly if prominent tactics are going to be applied once again here. First time cheekpieces looked to bring about improvement in Namu last time and if they have the same effect she would have claims. Milne Bay was turned out quickly to follow up a success on his penultimate start last time and although he travelled well into the closing stages, when push came to shove he had nothing to offer. Top-weight Back In The Red appears most effective over the minimum trip and Hurrricane Coast is the hopeful selection in a wide open handicap.
Back In The Red (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-1) Outpaced and reminders soon after start, headway final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Ryedane (8-13) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Muktasb (USA) 9-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, headway on inside over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Hart of Gold (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Namu 12-1 (8-11) Held up, headway 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Dualagi (9-4) by 1l, 12 ran.
Milne Bay (IRE) 5-2fav (8-12) Held up, headway going well 2f out, soon chasing leaders, found no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Cool Sands (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Simpsons Gamble (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Hart of Gold (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Hurricane Coast 9-2 (8-12) Held up in touch, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Oct beating Musical Script (9-0) by 2l, 10 ran.
River Kirov (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Close up, quickened to chase leader inside final furlong, led near finish, won at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol beating Bountiful Bay (8-13) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Meridian Line (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Reared start, behind, headway over 1f out, soon no impression, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Hart of Gold (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Night Premiere (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3l behind Hart of Gold (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
This Ones For Pat (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Broke well, steadied and rear group after 2f, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 9, 6l behind Atheer Dubai (9-3) at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (5) pol.
Kaystar Ridge 66-1 (9-2) Chased leaders over 5f, 12th of 14, 10l behind Epidaurian King (9-5) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Socceroo 4-1fav (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 15, 7l behind Metal Guru (9-6) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf in Jun.
