tracked leader, led over 2f out, hard driven final furlong, held on near finish
held up in rear, not much room on inside over 4f out and again over 3f out, never dangerous after
held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, switched to inside and ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, switched left to inner inside final furlong, ran on well towards finish
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, ran on final furlong
pulled hard, settled in touch, headway over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
raced keenly, led until headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear, moderate headway final furlong
raced wide in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon behind
always behind
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, driven 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, no chance after
This is a competitive handicap in which Wyat Earp looks the percentage call with Big Bradford and Jayanjay put forward as alternatives. The selection won well last time out when beating Trojan Flight in a really competitive race at Catterick. He is clearly on good terms with himself and if he can run up to his best on his first try on the all-weather then he should take plenty of beating. Big Bradford was a little disappointing last time but the return to this trip should suit and he could be capable of running a big race at a nice each-way price. Jayanjay was disappointing last time, although he would have claims on his best form. But he is tackling this trip for the first time today so is probably best watched. The booking of Keiren Fallon for Goodenough Mover catches the eye and this course and distance winner is another to consider. However, for the winner we will stick with the in-form Wyat Earp.
Goodenough Mover 6-1 (9-2) Broke well, outpaced after 2f, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Fromsong (8-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (4) pol in Oct.
Alta Petens 14-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden and no further headway from over 1f out, 7th of 12, 6l behind Border Music (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Oct.
Jayanjay 15-2 (8-12) Always behind, 11th of 12, 8l behind Fromsong (8-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (4) pol in Oct.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Catterick 7f hcp (4) sft beating Trojan Flight (8-10) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Pinchbeck 10-1 (8-13) Towards rear, switched right halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Johnston's Diamond (8-10) at Haydock 6f stk 0-80 (4) gs in Sept.
Why Now 14-1 (8-11) Mid-division, driven halfway, ridden and one pace final furlong, 7th of 18, 7l behind Reverence (8-12) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Oct.
Clara Bow (IRE) 9-4fav (8-9) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Steel Blue (9-0) at Epsom 7f stk 0-80 (4) gs in Oct.
Smokin Joe 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 3f out, soon behind, 15th of 19, 8l behind Polar Force (9-1) at Redcar 6f app hcp (5) gd in Sept.
