soon chasing leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
pressed leaders on outside, hanging and outpaced over 1f out, kept on again towards finish
dwelt, soon close up on inner, not clear on entering final furlong, driven and ran on well to take 2nd well inside final furlong
held up in touch, headway between horses over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed along and ran on well
tracked leaders on outer, outpaced halfway, ran on again towards finish
rear of main group, outpaced halfway, beaten after
Nonrunner
One or two old friends on view and BEST ONE can land this with Yungaburra and Hereford Boy others for consideration. Ron Harris' charge has found one too good on a few occasions but his style of racing is conducive to success at this track and at the likely odds, he makes a fair bit of appeal. Yungaburra hails from a yard bang in form and there is still a cogent argument to suggest that he is well treated on some of his earlier form lines. Hereford Boy tends to put in his better efforts at this time of the year so he requires a close watch in the market. Heaven has had his moments on the flat. Better known on the turf, he is a fine traveller. Front running Woodcote is sure to give a bold sighter. Loose Caboose is exposed but will be tried in first time blinkers. He's A Humbug has competed in tough handicaps of late and this return to somewhat lesser fare should help. Best One is hardly bombproof but has plenty in his favour.
He's A Humbug (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Chased leader stands' side group, weakened over 1f out, 23rd of 27, 16l behind Against The Grain (9-0) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) hvy in Sept.
Requisite 14-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, switched right and effort over 1f out, soon no impression, 6th of 9, 7l behind Beat The Bell (8-4) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Woodcote (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, effort halfway, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Tony The Tap (9-1) at Leicester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Mambo Spirit (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Supermassive Muse (8-13) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Piscean (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and went badly right stalls, behind, ridden over 2f out, chased leaders 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 15, 4l behind Kelamon (8-8) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Heaven 12-1 (9-8) In touch, edged right from over 1f out, hung right under pressure inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 12, 3l behind Ridge Wood Dani (9-4) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Best One 15-2 (8-11) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Tony The Tap (9-1) at Leicester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Loose Caboose (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Film Maker (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f 3yo hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Hereford Boy 8-1 (8-10) Behind in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, no extra, one pace final 100 yards, 6th of 10, 2l behind Equuleus Pictor (8-10) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Yungaburra (IRE) 17-2 (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon ridden to challenge, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Music Box Express (8-8) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sept.
