tracked leaders, ridden and close up 2f out, held when slightly hampered inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out
slowly into stride, never a danger
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
tracked leader, challenged leader 2f out, switched left and soon held
towards rear, reminders soon after start, headway 2f out, switched left inside final furlong, slightly short of room close home
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, keeping on well until short of room inside final furlong
always in rear
Probably the weaker of the two divisions and DYNAMO DANE is the selection ahead of Takeover Bid and Belated Silver. Dynamo Dane won a particularly competitive event at Doncaster - confirming the impression given on a second at Great Leighs. He looks an exciting sort for connections. Takeover Bid won a maiden at Wolverhampton. The time wasn't great versus the time of the other maiden staged on the card so more is required. Belated Silver managed to steal a handicap under a positive ride. The calibre of opposition looks stronger here and he'll need to repeat the dose under 5lb more. Trigger McCann was well touted ahead of a recent Southwell event but failed to deliver. Auld Arty hasn't shown a great deal on turf but is one to note in the market. Officer Mor has plenty of experience compared to many in opposition. Bartica is slowly coming down the handicap. DYNAMO DANE can continue his progression up the ranks this afternoon.
Belated Silver (IRE) 5-2fav (9-2) In touch, ridden to lead just over 1f out, ran on well, ridden out, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Ray of Joy (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Auld Arty (FR) 7-1 (9-7) Led, ridden halfway, soon driven and headed, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 17l behind Count Paris (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Sept.
Dynamo Dane (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Raced wide of pack, always prominent, led over 2f out, soon hung left, stayed on well, won at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft beating Al Qeddaaf (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Takeover Bid (USA) 11-10fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leader, led over 2f out, stayed on gamely inside final furlong, ridden out, won at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol beating Barbarian (9-3) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Trigger McCann 2-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden along over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Wotatomboy (8-5) at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs in Oct.
Officer Mor (USA) 11-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, driven and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Deckchair (8-2) at W'hampton 6f 2yo clm (5) pol.
Bartica (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Albertine Rose (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Musigny (USA) 25-1 (9-0) In touch, chased leaders over 3f out, every chance approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 8l behind Jedi (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (4) hvy in Oct.
Mr Willis 25-1 (9-3) Held up, pushed along over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish, 6th of 8, 9l behind Art Preview (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jun.
Jaslyn (IRE) 25-1 (7-12) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 4l behind Becausewecan (9-7) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
