mid-division, headway halfway, effort well over 1f out, never on terms
held up, never dangerous
always behind
held up, headway over 4f out, soon chasing leaders, lost place over 2f out
led, headed over 6f out, led again over 1f out, hard ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra
saddle slipped soon after start, soon raced keenly, pulled up over 2f out
in touch, outpaced halfway, headway over 2f out, stayed on strongly to lead inside final furlong
hampered soon after start, headway to chase leaders over 5f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, lost place over 5f out, headway over 2f out, kept on under pressure
steadied start, behind, headway well over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 4f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened 2f out, eased
took keen hold tracking leader, led well over 5f out, ridden, hung left over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
DANCING MARABOUT wins our vote although Near The Front and Just Sam command respect. Charles Egerton has hit the target with four of the seven horses that he has run in sellers in the past five seasons and he saddles the highest rated horse in this contest and has engaged the services of the Champion Jockey elect. Whether Dancing Marabout's rating is a true reflection of his ability is open to question but the statistics suggest that it's worth taking the chance to find out. Just Sam represents a safer proposition as she has been admirably consistent this season. She has something to find at the weights though, is still without a win and is likely to have to settle for a place at best once again. Dazzling Begum made a decent debut in a similar contest and has claims if she can improve on that performance whilst Oronsay is not dismissed. Near The Front represents a respected combination and has a clear chance at the weights. He showed improved form in a first time visor at Beverley last month and is entitled to come on for the run. He rates the best alternative to the selection, Dancing Marabout.
Balais Folly (FR) 13-2 (8-6) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 11l behind Ruby Delta (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 4f sll (6) pol in Sept.
Dancing Marabout (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) Mid-division, effort 2f out, not quicken and weakened quickly over 1f out, 7th of 11, 14l behind Isle of Capri (9-6) at Windsor 1m 4f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
General Tufto 16-1 (8-9) Bumped at start, mid-division, headway over 3f, weakened over 2f, 10th of 11, 38l behind Pondapie (8-8) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo sll (5) sft in Sept.
Near The Front 16-1 (8-8) Held up, headway when ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leader, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Rossini's Dancer (8-5) at Beverley 1m app 0-55 (6) sft in Sept.
Ricci de Mare 14-1 (8-13) Chased winner to over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 14l behind Carmela Maria (9-2) at Great Leighs 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Wooden King (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, never able to challenge, 5th of 16, 4l behind All In The Red (9-2) at Leicester 7f 3yo sll (6) gd in Sept.
Dazzling Begum 10-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Zeffirelli (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo sll (6) gd in Sept.
Just Sam (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 6l behind Top Jaro (9-1) at Redcar 1m 2f sll (6) gs in Sept.
Mill Beattie 25-1 (8-5) Held up mid-division, lost place 3f out, hung left from over 1f out, 10th of 11, 11l behind Kimono My House (9-1) at Leicester 1m 2f app hcp (5) hvy in Sept.
Oronsay 28-1 (8-7) Keen hold mid-division, headway to lead over 2f out, fading when headed 1f out, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Ministerofinterior (8-9) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) sft in Sept.
Sleeping 16-1 (8-1) Towards rear, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 8l behind Red Current (8-9) at Leicester 1m 2f clm (6) gd in Sept.
Veronicas Way 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace final 2f, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Varinia (8-8) at Ripon 6f app sll (6) gd in Aug.
Ochenvay 33-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up, always behind, 7th of 8, 20l behind Basanti (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gf in Sept.
