held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, never a factor
towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, soon struggling
tracked leaders to over 2f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out
held up, headway to chase leader 3f out, every chance over 1f out, not quicken and weakened final furlong
held up, headway to lead over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, caught post
tracked leaders, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, steady headway 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
started slowly, always behind, hard ridden over 3f out, some progress over 2f out, never dangerous
led until headed 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway from 2f out, stayed on steadily on outer to lead post
tracked leader to over 4f out, weakened rapidly over 2f out
in rear, lost touch over 4f out, soon tailed off
started slowly, soon in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened from 2f out
held up behind, stayed on under pressure from over 1f out, no impression on leaders
Kilmeena Magic, Expected Bonus and Iceni Warrior are three against the field in another tough race to call for punters and the narrow vote is given to Expected Bonus. The selection has dropped to a very handy mark and ran as if returning to form when fourth behind Revolve last time out he looks sure to have the race run to suit and looks a value bet in an open affair. Kilmeena Magic rates the main danger on his beest form but he has yet to win over a trip this far and is taken on with this in mind. Iceni Warrior is another that could go well on his latest fifth behind Artzola, that form has since been franked and he should be closely watched in the market. Mikimoto is from a shrewd yard and could improve for the step up in trip so should be noted in the market.Wind Chime is becomming hard to win with and with this in mind for the winner we return to Expected Bonus.
Ello Lucky (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 14, 25l behind Guadiana (9-2) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf in Aug.
Expected Bonus (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, every chance 2f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Revolve (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol.
Futoo (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Held up, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 11l behind Jadeeron (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3f banded stk (7) fbs in Oct.
Iceni Warrior 8-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, headway 3f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, 5th of 10, 7l behind Artzola (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 4f banded stk (7) pol.
Kilmeena Magic 8-1 (9-1) Pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 4l behind Saucy (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol.
Mikimoto (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Captivate (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 6f banded stk (7) pol.
Piquet 14-1 (8-12) Keen, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 5l behind Revolve (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol.
Richards Claire (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 9th halfway, weakened from 5f out, 14th of 15, 39l behind Team Allstar (9-7) at Wexford 2m hcp 0-60 frm in Aug.
Sean Og (IRE) 28-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden along and headway over 3f out, never reached challenging position, 8th of 13, 21l behind Cragganmore Creek (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f banded stk (7) fbs in Nov.
Wind Chime (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Mid-division, lost place over 4f out, stayed on again final furlong, 6th of 14, 4l behind Elms Schoolboy (9-2) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Nov.
Yeldham Lady 50-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, gradually lost place, 7th of 9, 15l behind Ocean Pride (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 4f clm (6) pol.
Zinging 25-1 (8-8) Dwelt, always in rear, last of 12, 26l behind Saucy (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol.
Boppys Dancer 150-1 (9-3) Towards rear, effort and some progress over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 16, 24l behind Show Winner (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) hvy in Oct.
Tilen (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden halfway, some headway under pressure over 1f out, 6th of 14, 11l behind Top Level (8-9) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs in Nov.