tracked leader, led just over 1f out, all out, held on
started slowly, in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up in touch, chased leaders 2f out, not quicken over 1f, weakened final furlong
led until headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, stayed on steadily inside final furlong, just failed
tracked leaders to well over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch, chased leaders over 1f out, one pace final furlong
started very slowly, in rear, some headway over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression
Berties Brother just gets the nod in this pretty weak affair, Sarah's Art and My Reflection could provide most danger. The selection stepped up on previous efforts to chase home Tilen at Wolverhampton last time. He looks as though he has now got the hang of this game and a similar effort today should suffice. Sarah's Art was well supported when dropping into this grade last time, but was a shade disappointing behind My Reflection. However she is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Meanwhile My Reflection cannot be easily discounted. He finished behind the selection last time but did win over this distance at Wolverhampton earlier this month. The pick of the remainder could be Sweet Cherokee, but Berties Brother is one that is going the right way and he edges the decision.
Berties Brother 12-1 (8-10) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Tilen (8-12) at W'hampton 7f banded stk (7) pol in Jan.
Chalice Welcome 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, hung left from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Tilen (8-12) at W'hampton 7f banded stk (7) pol in Jan.
Left Nostril (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Went left start, but soon chasing leaders, ridden 2f out, weakening when hung left over 1f out, last of 10, 6l behind Thoughtsofstardom (9-3) at W'hampton 5f 3yo sll (6) pol in Jan.
My Reflection 7-2fav (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Tilen (8-12) at W'hampton 7f banded stk (7) pol in Jan.
Scherzo A La Russe (USA) 40-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, always behind, 11th of 13, 10l behind Beneking (9-5) at W'hampton 6f banded stk (7) pol in Jan.
First Byte 16-1 (8-12) With leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakening when hampered 1f out, 11th of 12, 8l behind Tilen (8-12) at W'hampton 7f banded stk (7) pol in Jan.
Sweet Cherokee 50-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, rallied and headway inside final furlong without being a danger, 4th of 10, 3l behind Thoughtsofstardom (9-3) at W'hampton 5f 3yo sll (6) pol in Jan.
Sarah's Art (IRE) 2-1 (8-12) Led after 1f, headed over 3f out, every chance well over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind My Reflection (8-7) at W'hampton 6f banded stk (7) pol in Jan.