led, hung right and headed over 1f out, weakened rapidly final furlong
in touch on outside, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway and switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
close up on outside, pushed along and slightly outpaced 4f out, headway on outside 2f out, chased leader entering final furlong, led final 100 yards readily
mid-division, pushed along 4f out, effort on inside over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
ran in snatches in mid-division, effort when not much room briefly over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong
chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten leaders
always towards rear, reminders halfway, never a factor
GROSS PROPHET can take this prize with Themwerethedays and Jo'burg others of note. Gross Prophet would have been better off with a number of these in handicaps though whether BHA figures in this grade mean much is another matter entirely. He is ordinary though workmanlike and should give a fair account against others that are less than willing to show their best. Themwerethedays suggests a race over tonight's trip is within his compass. A beaten favourite on his latest visit, he might be better going the other way around. Jo'Burg is on a very long losing run. On figures, he holds claims especially granted the form of the Amanda Perrett yard. Shake On It has not progressed as was anticipated and has become increasingly more difficult in his races. Soggy Dollar looks not to have trained on from his juvenile career. Andorn brings the merits of German form into play and is making a British debut for the Andy Stringer yard. Teasing is tried without headgear for the first occasion for some time and is watched accordingly in the market. Gross Prophet is the call in a race that is unlikely to be making headline news.
Andorn (GER) (9-2) last of 7, 29l behind Chiron (9-0) at Munich 1m 2f lst stk (1) sft in Jul.
Shake On It 9-1 (9-3) In touch, chased leaders 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 7th of 12, 2l behind Prince Of Thebes (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Jo'burg (USA) 7-1 (9-2) Very slowly away, in rear, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 10, 11l behind Suzi Spends (8-13) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Gross Prophet 7-2 (8-4) Close up, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, one pace, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Ogre (7-13) at Pontefract 1m 3yo clm (4) gd.
Soggy Dollar 33-1 (9-4) Tracked leader to just over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 8l behind Princess India (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Mystic Art (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f, 6th of 9, 19l behind Follow The Sun (8-9) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Red Current 6-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, pulled hard early, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Stravita (9-9) at Leicester 1m 4f ldy clm stk (6) gd.
Themwerethedays 10-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, switched right over 2f out, headway and edged left final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Intabih (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Blur 18-1 (8-2) In touch early, mid-division, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, no impression after, 9th of 15, 16l behind Kritzia (8-8) at Great Leighs 1m 6f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
The Willowy Wigeon 8-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, led 4f out, driven and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 16, 6l behind Highland Homestead (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) gs.
Avertis 28-1 (9-2) Raced wide, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 23l behind Multakka (9-6) at Great Leighs 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Teasing 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1/2l behind Smokey Rye (8-9) at Kempton 1m clm (6) pol.
Shavoulin (USA) 33-1 (9-4) Raced keenly, soon prominent, weakened 2f out, 9th of 15, 16l behind dhtrs Pembo (8-10) & Mick Is Back (9-9) at Bath 1m 3yo & 4yo sll (6) sft in Sept.
Peas In A Pod 3-1fav (8-11) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 31l behind Accolation (8-5) at Great Leighs 1m app hcp (6) pol.
