held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, never dangerous
led after 1f, driven over 1f out, kept on well
held up, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, never nearer
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened quickly
behind, good headway over 1f out, no extra towards finish
broke well, soon in touch, not much room over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, pulled hard, effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace
led 1f, tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders
Nonrunner
The fitting of cheekpieces has helped HEREFORD BOY recapture some zest and he's better drawn than another last time out winner Kuanyao. Pha Mai Blue may prove to be best of the remainder. The topweight has been raised by 5lbs for winning over course and distance twenty six days ago but that still leaves him on a 10lb lower mark than his highest winning rating and he's undeniably well treated. He may need a little luck in running in coming from off the pace but was good value for his latest success and should go close. Kuanyao has done her all-weather racing at Lingfield thus far but should prove as effective on this track and may have the scope to defy a 4lb rise although Steve Drowne has no easy task from the one box. Pha Mai Blue is better drawn and is well treated but has questions to answer at present as does Sydneysider. The Happy Hammer should go close but doesn't appeal as a likely winner and nor does Dajen on the bare form but he's unexposed and worth a market check. Kings Ace is another that makes a modicum of appeal but he could struggle to live with Hereford Boy.
Hereford Boy 9-2 (9-6) Held up towards rear, eased out over 2f out, good headway soon after, pushed along and ran on well to lead final 100 yards, won going away, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct beating Sermons Mount (9-1) by 1l, 13 ran.
Pha Mai Blue 9-2 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Spiritual Art (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Kuanyao (IRE) 2-1fav (8-9) Always prominent, effort 2f out, led well over 1f out, ran on well (hand timed), won at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Oct beating Spiritual Art (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Sydneysider 33-1 (9-7) Soon in touch, ridden 3f out, not quicken inside final 2f, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 8l behind Night Lily (8-12) at Kempton 1m mdn auc stks (6) pol in Sep.
Jeremiah (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Behind, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 13l behind Rioliina (8-2) at Leicester 7f clm stks (5) gf in Oct.
Dajen 66-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden halfway, never troubled leaders, 6th of 13, 12l behind Jonny Mudball (9-3) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
The Happy Hammer (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) With leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, kept on, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Tudor Prince (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Oct.
Goodbye Cash (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 12, 5l behind Fernando Torres (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Art Market (CAN) 6-1fav (9-5) Soon pressing leader, led over 6f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Inquisitress (8-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Kings Ace (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on nearest finish, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Castle Myth (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Nativity 16-1 (8-9) In rear, soon pushed along, headway over 1f out, went 2nd final furlong, no chance of winner, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Wake Up Call (8-9) at Kempton 6f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Oct.
Bahamian Bliss 50-1 (8-7) Towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 13, 6l behind Billy Red (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
