steadied start, held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, soon switch right, headway over 1f out, not clear run and switch left inside final furlong, stayed on, not reached leaders
in touch until weakened quickly over 2f out
led over 4f out, stayed on well, pressed inside final furlong, headed final 100 yards, lost 2nd final strides
mid division, ridden over 2f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out
led to over 4f out, stayed tracking leader, ridden and effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakend inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase leading pair inside final furlong, took 2nd final strides
chased leaders to 2f out, not paced to challenge over 1f out, weakend inside final furlong
went left start, soon in touch on inside, ridden and effort 2f out, no progress, soon weakened
behind, steady headway inside final 2f, statyed on to lead final 100 yards
held up in rear, good headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
raced on outside in mid-division, ridden and out paced 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
started slowly, and hampered leaving stalls, always in rear
We finish off with a more mundane affair but it's no less competitive and there are a good number of alternatives to our selection, BACK IN THE RED, which include Blue Charm and Polish World. The selection carries a penalty having beaten River Kirov last time and that victory advertises his claims as the runner-up has won races either side of that defeat and appears to be well ahead of the game. River Kirov only had half a length to spare from Blue Charm last time but was value for more than the winning margin and the Kirk runner is poorly drawn here. Polish World failed to settle and consequently didn't get home over seven furlongs last time but could go well here if able to dominate and bowl along in front from his high draw. We'd be wary of Mistress Cooper who is handicapped to win again but she has a good deal to prove at present and it's not difficult to overlook her in favour of Back In The Red.
After The Show 11-1 (9-0) Hampered start, in rear, ridden and stayed on final furlong nearest finish, 9th of 14, 2l behind Guto (7-13) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Commander Wish 11-2 (9-4) Soon well outpaced in rear, driven along, and no response 2f out, 10th of 12, 8l behind Welcome Approach (8-5) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Back In The Red (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Made all, led, ridden clear from 2f out, ran on strongly, driven out, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating River Kirov (9-0) by 2l, 11 ran.
Peopleton Brook 12-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden halfway, kept on never troubled leaders, 6th of 12, 3l behind Fizzlephut (8-9) at Great Leighs 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Spoof Master (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace, 6th of 9, 7l behind Fast Freddie (9-0) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Ever Cheerful 16-1 (9-4) Chased winner to over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 14l behind Our Blessing (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Polish World (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Prominent, pulled hard, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Shunkawakhan (8-11) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Thoughtsofstardom 20-1 (8-5) With leader until halfway, weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 19l behind Efisio Princess (8-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Littledodayno (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Pushed along early, in rear, headway 1f out, stayed on, 6th of 12, 4l behind Grand Palace (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Mistress Cooper 17-2 (8-5) Chased leaders, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 6l behind Ridge Wood Dani (9-4) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Blue Charm 5-2 (9-4) Held up behind, good headway over 1f out, pressed leaders inside final furlong, every chance well inside final furlong, took 2nd post, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind River Kirov (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Royal Acclamation (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Soon outpaced, last of 12, 14l behind Mozayada (8-11) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
