behind, ridden and outpaced final 2f, never dangerous
in touch, ridden 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd final 50 yards, not trouble first 2
took keen hold, made all, led, pressed inside final furlong, held on well
steadied start, settled in rear, ridden and no impression final 2f
chased leaders to entering final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
chased winner, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, always just held
towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra, weakened well inside final furlong
Back In The Red, Mogok Ruby and Fizzlephut are three against the field in a wide open finale and the narrow vote is given to Back In The Red. The selection won well last time out when beating Dimunuto, form that looks solid in the context of this race and despite his penalty he is taken to win again. Fizzlephut has the ability to win off this mark but is far from consistent so can not be put forward with much confidence. Mogok Ruby has a good draw and looks sure to run his race but he is hard to win with. Of the remainder, Calypso King shaped as if returning to form last time and if he builds on that he could go well at a price but for the winner we are happy to return to Back In The Red.
Back In The Red (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, pushed wide entering straight, ran on inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol beating Diminuto (8-10) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Fizzlephut (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Financial Times (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Mogok Ruby 16-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, every chance 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Financial Times (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Silver Prelude 8-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2l behind Halsion Chancer (8-10) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Hythe Bay 12-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 4l behind Calabaza (8-12) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct.
Willhewiz 13-2 (9-2) Led, headed inside final furlong, faded, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Brandywell Boy (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Azygous 8-1 (9-1) Raced wide, in touch, driven over 1f out, soon beaten, 8th of 12, 5l behind Smokin Beau (8-13) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Calypso King 9-1 (9-1) Prominent, chased winner just inside final 2f, no impression when lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Smokin Beau (8-13) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Nusoor (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Prominent, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 13l behind Tony The Tap (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Egyptian Lord 33-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, mid-division, struggling over 2f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind Tony The Tap (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.