pulled hard, in touch on inner, not much room over 2f out, in 2nd well over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, closed on winner, never able to challenge
held up towards rear, hampered just inside final 3f, headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, closing at finish, never able to challenge
chased leaders, went 2nd 4f out until weakened over 2f out
took keen hold, held up towards rear, eased out 4f out, soon challenging, ridden to lead over 2f out, kicked on, reminder on 5 lengths clear 1f out, weakening towards finish, unchallenged
pushed along in rear halfway, headway over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out until inside final furlong
held up in rear, never reached challenging position
took keen hold, in touch, losing place when not much room over 2f out
chased leader to 4f out, weakened quickly
took keen hold, in touch on outside, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakend well over 1f out
set steady pace, pushed along 3f out, headed over 2f out, chased winner to well over 1f out, weakend final furlong
It's difficult to find any encouraging form for any of these so with a few decent displays OLD ROMNEY gets the vote with Saucy given a chance on his recent winning form while Tabulate also has a chance. The pick has visited the winners enclosure twice in his last three outings once as a winner and most recently second over distance at Kempton. The winner from that race has since gone on to score again and the selection races off the same mark has that second place and should go better in this weak company. Saucy was a course and distance winner on his penultimate start from where the seventh placed horse has gone on to win. Those interested in this horse should keep an eye on Torrens earlier in the day, who he beat in his last victory. Tabulate will have to overcome some form on Saucy to have a realistic chance after finishing well behind him in his penultimate start and the terms aren't that different while the same can be said for Majehar, who had that as a pipe opener and a rediscovery of last season's form will have him close. The selection though is Old Romney.
Old Romney 11-1 (9-8) In touch 4f, lost place and behind, headway over 1f out, took 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 6l behind Stand Guard (9-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Majehar 14-1 (9-6) Towards rear, plenty to do 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Saucy (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Brave Quest (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Soon led, headed halfway, lost place over 3f out, 11th of 13, 23l behind Hadron Collider (9-1) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jul.
Tabulate 10-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway on inside over 1f out to chase leaders, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Red Lily (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Saucy 5-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, keen, weakened approaching final furlong, 11th of 12, 11l behind Red Lily (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Sceilin (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) In touch, pushed along 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 12, 16l behind Plush (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Pop Music (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Mid division, no headway 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 11l behind Double Valentine (8-11) at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol.
Beckenham's Secret 20-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, ridden and struggling over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 22l behind Coda Agency (9-8) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Susiedil (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Raced wide, soon chased leader, lost place over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 8th of 14, 8l behind Emirate Isle (10-10) at Carlisle 1m ldy rds hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Bad Moon Rising 9-1 (9-0) Chased leader to over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 8l behind Charming Escort (9-2) at Kempton 7f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Oct.
Rosy Dawn 25-1 (8-3) Driven to lead after 2f and soon clear, reduced lead 3f out, headed and weakened 2f out, 9th of 13, 34l behind Sabre Light (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo clm (6) pol in Nov.
