started slowly, soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, no chance when eased final furlong
steadied start, raced keenly in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous final 2f
raced on outer mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced and weakened from 2f out, well behind over 1f out, eased final furlong tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden to lead just over 1f out, hard pressed final furlong, headed post
took keen hold towards rear, never on terms, tailed off final 2f
steadied start, raced in mid-division, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead post
in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, stayed pressing leaders, every chance entering final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra when headed just over 1f out and lost 2 places inside final furlong
held up towards rear, in touch when short of room on inside, approaching 2f out, switched left, not quicken and no impression over 1f out
WINE 'N DINE is given the vote in this handicap, with Cape Colony and Flying Squad obvious alternatives. Trainer Gary Moore continues to have his runners in fine form and we have already seen improvement from the selection in just two runs in his care. The gelding's dam has already produced three Polytrack winners, this trip looks ideal, and with a 2lb pull for a half length defeat by Cape Colony over course and distance last time he can get it right tonight. Cape Colony clearly merits respect despite the extra weight concession but Richard Hannon's colt looks as though he might just have a few pounds too many and we think the frame awaits. Flying Squad held off the attentions of Wood Chorus to win at Southwell last time. He looks capable of staying this far and if handling this faster surface then he should be thereabouts. Drum Major looks the Gary Moore second string but he has ability and a market check is advised. Choir Singer comes from a yard going well, but he has had a number of chances over similar trips and preference is for Wine 'N Dine.
Flying Squad (UAE) 9-1 (9-13) Held up in rear, headway over 4f out, soon chasing leaders, led over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Southwell 1m 3f mdn stk (5) fbs in May beating Wood Chorus (8-5) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Sommersturm (GER) (9-2) last of 6, 13l behind Allanit (9-2) at Dusseldorf 1m 2f stk gd in Aug.
Mutamaasek (USA) 11-2 (9-5) Behind, headway into mid-division 5f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly, last of 14, 13l behind Press The Button (9-10) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Cape Colony 10-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden and led over 1f out, stayed on gamely final furlong and held on well, won at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) pol beating Wine 'n Dine (8-10) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Former Senator (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden entering straight, 4th 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, virtually pulled up inside final furlong, 12th of 26, 6l behind Lilac Mist (8-13) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 0-80 gd in Jun '06.
Wine 'n Dine 15-8fav (8-10) Held up 5th, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on, always held by winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Cape Colony (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Choir Singer (FR) 5-1 (8-11) Rear of mid-division, headway to 8th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out, moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Coffee Tea Or Me (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-80 pol.
Drum Major (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon no impression, 10th of 12, 24l behind Silk Hall (9-6) at Great Leighs 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Hammer 3-1 (9-3) Tracked leader to over 6f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 1l behind Drum Major (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Oct.
