mid-division, headway when short of room approaching final furlong, soon switched right, ran on, unlucky
chased leader, led 2f out, headed and hung left inside final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along halfway, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
led 4f, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
close up, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, pushed along halfway, headway and not clear run from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, effort approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
always in rear
slowly into stride, held up, never nearer
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, unable to quicken final furlong
raced wide, held up, always towards rear
Boanerges looks set to return to winning ways here, with Canary dancer and Avit the most likely dangers. Milton Bradley's eight-year-old gave notice that his time wasn't far away when finishing an excellent second behind Secret Vision at Wolverhampton. That was quite a competitive affair and with more improvement almost guaranteed he looks the best option today. Avit has been running a lot better than his form figures suggest and with a bit of luck in running could make the frame. A bigger danger though may be Canary Dancer who has had a busy season but holds her form well. She has plenty of good course efforts to her name and should be there or thereabouts. Harbour House could be the best outsider but our idea of the winner is Boanerges.
Avit (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 8l behind Ardkeel Lass (8-4) at Southwell 5f stk (7) fbs in Nov.
Boanerges (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon hung left, headed close home, 2nd of 12, nk behind Secret Vision (9-3) at W'hampton 6f stk (7) pol.
Canary Dancer 4-1 (8-6) Led, headed over 4f out, ridden and led again 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 13, 8l behind Night Warrior (8-12) at Southwell 1m Stks (36-40) (7) fbs.
Harbour House 28-1 (9-0) Behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 8th of 18, 2l behind Doctor Dennis (9-0) at Brighton 7f stk (7) gd in Oct.
Mescalera (GER) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Secret Vision (9-3) at W'hampton 6f stk (7) pol.
Ravel (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders over 5f, 9th of 13, 6l behind Beneking (8-11) at Lingfield 7f stk (7) pol.
The Baroness (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 11l behind Secret Vision (9-3) at W'hampton 6f stk (7) pol.
Tiny Tim (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Held up, some headway over 1f out, never on terms, 4th of 13, 8l behind Caerphilly Gal (8-4) at Southwell 7f stk (7) fbs in Nov.