towards rear, headway inside final 2f, led over 1f out, soon clear, driven out
mid-division, not much room over 2f out, effort 2f out, soon ridden, took 3rd over 1f out, not pace to challenge, lost 3rd inside final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leader to 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, never dangerous final 2f
tracked leaders on inside, ridden and effort 2f out, no extra, weakened final furlong
took keen hold in rear, ridden over 2f out, steady headway from well over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd near finish, not troubled winner
started slowly, tracked leaders after 2f, ridden and effort over 2f out, not quicken, weakened over 1f out
behind, good headway to lead just over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on one pace
led, ridden and headed just over 2f out, kept on until weakened quickly just over 1f out
A competitive handicap to solve here and from a shortlist of Bluebell Ridge, Berry Baby and Mission Control, we will side with BERRY BABY. Gerard Butler's charge was a comfortable winner on his latest start at Wolverhampton. That was over two furlongs further than today's trip but that should not inconvenience Berry Baby who bids to aid his rider in her quest for her first century of winners this year. Bluebell Ridge did not seem to get home on his first try at 1m 6f last time. A dual winner over this trip at Kempton on his previous two starts, he is certainly a contender back over his favoured trip. Both Mission Control's wins have been achieved over nine furlongs. This is only his second outing over today's trip while it is his first outing since August. It is worth noting that he has gone well fresh in the past. Dontpaytheferryman was an easy winner over hurdles last week but his recent flat form leaves something to be desired. Berry Baby is given the vote to land it.
Mission Control (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Prominent, hampered over 4f out, soon ridden and weakened, 4th of 5, 9l behind Deer Daylami (9-10) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo app hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Bluebell Ridge (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Mid-division, effort to join leaders over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind L'Homme de Nuit (9-9) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Bella Medici 3-1fav (9-0) Dwelt, soon held up in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 10l behind Hoar Frost (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo sll (6) gd in Oct.
Shayera 10-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, no danger, 4th of 13, 17l behind Sabre Light (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo clm (6) pol in Nov.
Mayfair's Future 3-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Great Leighs 1m 2f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Nov beating Kipchak (8-10) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Berry Baby (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Held up behind, headway 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead final strides, won at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov beating Covert Mission (9-3) by a nk, 13 ran.
Sabancaya 11-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on approaching final furlong, not troubled leaders, 4th of 14, 8l behind Lapina (9-7) at Great Leighs 1m 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Dontpaytheferryman (USA) 6-1 (8-13) Chased leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 12, 9l behind Blockley (8-11) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol.
Rosy Dawn 28-1 (8-5) Set steady pace, pushed along 3f out, headed over 2f out, chased winner to well over 1f out, weakend final furlong, 6th of 11, 9l behind Saucy (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
