mid-division, hampered and dropped to rear over 4f out, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 4f out, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
led to over 7f out, chased leader to over 5f out, weakened quickly over 3f out
steadied start, held up towards rear, headway 5f out, chased leaders over 4f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders until ridden and weakened 3f out
held up towards rear, steady headway on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, idled inside final furlong, driven out
keen hold in mid-division, headway travelling well over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, one pace and no impression
held up towards rear, not much room entering straight, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, not pace to challenge
held up in rear, headway 2f out, went second inside final furlong, closed as winner, idled towards finish, always held
chased leaders until ridden and weakened 3f out
promiment, went 2nd over 5f out, led 3f out to 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, went 2nd over 8f out, led over 7f out, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened quickly
A big field here, with many looking like they're making up the numbers, and we favour the claims of PLAY UP POMPEY, ahead of Sagunt and Blockley. The selection carries a six pounds penalty for winning here on Monday, but judging by his performance, a quick re-appearance under penalty looks justified. He was impressive in that contest at this level but over slightly shorter. The step up shouldn't be a problem. Joint top weight Blockley also races under penalty after winning over this trip at Kempton on Wednesday. He's been lightly raced this year after a few training problems, and will find plenty of supporters here, especially given the trouble in running he overcame to win in midweek. Sagunt hasn't won for more than a year when landing a gamble, but on his day is certainly better than many of these. He struggled at Brighton last time out but may find this easier track more to his liking. It's not the greatest race by any means but there has to be a winner, and we think most likely first home will be Play Up Pompey.
Play Up Pompey 4-1jt-fav (8-12) Dwelt, mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-50 (6) pol beating Tapas Lad (8-6) by 3l, 13 ran.
Mix N Match 22-1 (9-3) Always rear, 13th of 14, 18l behind Oasis Sun (8-10) at Kempton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Amical Risks (FR) 9-1 (8-11) Behind, made some late headway, 7th of 12, 5l behind Right Stuff (10-1) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Bollywood (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Took keen hold, mid-division, lost place approaching straight, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 11, 7l behind Fort Churchill (11-2) at Goodwood 1m 3f amt hcp (5) sft in Sept.
Ben Bacchus (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Wind Flow (9-11) at Lingfield 1m 4f sll (6) pol in Nov.
Shenandoah Girl 14-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway well over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Veloso (9-6) at Great Leighs 1m 5f sll (6) pol in Oct.
Sagunt (GER) 11-1 (9-3) Held up, headway 2f out, chased leaders and hung left over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind She's So Pretty (9-4) at Brighton 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Lytham (IRE) 28-1 (8-12) Towards rear, brief effort on outside over 2f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind The Grey One (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Oct.
Amwell Brave 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 11, 10l behind Cossack Prince (9-5) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Rahy's Crown (USA) 4-1jt-fav (8-12) Broke well, steadied, switched right and headway over 4f out, ridden 2f out, faded final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Irish Ballad (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Buck Cannon (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Double Valentine (8-11) at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol.
Trojan Hero (IRE) 28-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 13, 4l behind Lujano (9-0) at Thirsk 1m 3yo sll hcp (6) gf in Jul.
I Certainly May 40-1 (9-9) Behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 12l behind Wyeth (11-2) at Lingfield 2m amt hcp (6) pol.
Blockley (USA) 13-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, driven along 2f out, closed to lead over 1f out, driven clear, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol beating Colonel Sherman (8-10) by 3l, 12 ran.
Sue Princesse (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Mid-division, 7th approaching halfway, 8th and no extra over 2f out, 7th of 13, 18l behind Dschungel Song (9-7) at Tramore 1m 4f clm hvy in Oct '06.
Peas 'n Beans (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Close up 4th, ridden, struggling over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 6, 13l behind Capstan (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Nov.
