tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon hard ridden, weakened over 1f out
held up, in rear, hung left and headway over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace final furlong
led, headed over 1f out, weakening when short of room entering final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon edged right, stayed on gamely
held up, in touch, headway over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra towards finish
Any market move for the highest-rated runner Souter's Sister would look ominous for her rivals, however AUTUMN BLADES has a fitness advantage and he can get back to winning ways. The selection seems to have turned over a new leaf this season, as he used to be reluctant to put his head infront. That has all changed though as he has now won three of his last five and he is preferred here despite the step up in class. The most interesting rival is the 104-rated Souter's Sister. She hasn't been seen for 483 days but has joined a shrewd outfit and this Group Three winner is not to be treated lightly. Everymanforhimself has three lengths to find on the selection on their run here last month and he needs to improve for the return of Neil Callan, Beckermet is a game front-runner but is yet to win over this trip and is not improving at the age of eight, whilst Carcinetto is a game mare who pops up every now and then but may struggle under her penalty. This could be a good chance for Autumn Blades to win again for young jockey David Probert.
Carcinetto (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Behind over 4f out, kept on from over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Vainglory (8-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jan.
Autumn Blades (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2l behind The Scorching Wind (8-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Beckermet (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leader until ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 7l behind Caprio (8-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Nov.
Everymanforhimself (IRE) 5-2fav (8-11) Held up in rear, under pressure and headway over 2f out, never on terms, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Autumn Blades (8-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Souter's Sister (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Lahaleeb (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stks (1) gd in Oct '08.