chased leader, challenged over 1f out, ridden to narrow lead inside final furlong, ran on until caught near finish
led, ridden over 1f out, narrowly headed inside final furlong, stayed challenging until no extra towards finish
lost 10 lengths at start and all chance
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up in touch, switched right to outside well over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led near finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
Very much the usual suspects and with six runners, a dice rather than a formbook might provide most fruit. However, our idea of the most likely winner is PEOPLETON BROOK with Sir Edwin Landseer and Timeteam others to consider. The pick has been running in handicaps of late and while he is not well treated on official figures, he is running at a consistent level and that could be half the battle won. Sir Edwin Landseer is ten years young. He is clear on official figures though does not tend to put it all in when push comes to shove. Timeteam is quirky though has genuine middle pace and if consenting to act in harmony with the rider, has a solid chance. Lord Deevert is more regularly seen over seven though has performed with credit over this trip. Misaro is probably a little high in the handicap at present so his figure is treated with caution. Total Impact is fresh from back to back wins at Southwell. Peopleton Brook is the pick.
Total Impact 9-4fav (9-5) Prominent, steadied 5f out, headway going well over 2f out, ridden to challenge and edged left inside final furlong, led towards finish, kept on, won at Southwell 6f clm stks (6) fbs beating Stonecrabstomorrow (8-6) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Misaro (GER) 16-1 (9-1) Close up, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 5l behind Onceaponatime (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Timeteam (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Led after 1f, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Tiddliwinks (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Lord Deevert 6-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 4, hd behind Goodbye Cash (8-10) at Lingfield 7f sell stks (6) pol.
Peopleton Brook 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Imperial House (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Sir Edwin Landseer (USA) 11-10fav (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Obe Gold (9-6) at Lingfield 6f sell stks (6) in Dec.
