chased leaders, ridden halfway, every chance entering final furlong, gradually weakened
towards rear, ridden over 2f out and kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out and weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
not much room start and always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace
chased leaders, smooth headway and every chance over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong to lead close home
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out and kept on till no extra inside final furlong
always behind
always behind
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakend final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, kept on until headed close home
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway and gradually weakened
There would be no more deserving winner of this than Siren's Gift who finished third in the Portland on his penultimate start and finished runner-up last time in a Listed event last time. Although she has yet to win this season, blinkers have certainly brought her level of form up a notch and despite her stall 15 draw, she arguably has the best form coming into this. Cheveton's winning sequence meanwhile came to an end last time in the Portland. The drop back to five furlongs as opposed to the extended five furlongs will undoubtedly suit. Captain Dunne showed lots of promise early in the season and it was good to see him fulfil it on the fibresand last time although the handicapper has taken a dim view of the ease of that victory. The return to a stiff five furlongs will suit Fullandby who found things happening all too quickly for him at Kempton. Tombi and the Portland winner Hogmaneigh, who might just be feeling the effects of a tough season judging on his Tipperary effort last Sunday are others of interest in the race but SIREN'S GIFT is given the vote.
Tombi (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, every chance final furlong, hard ridden inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 16, nk behind Il Warrd (9-1) at Redcar 7f lst stk (1) gd.
Hogmaneigh (IRE) 6-4fav (9-11) Chased leaders, 3rd 2f out, ridden and disputing 2nd over 1f out, went 2nd last strides, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Senor Benny (9-11) at Tipperary 5f lst stk hvy.
Fullandby (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Prominent, ridden 2f out, slightly outpaced over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Knot In Wood (9-2) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (2) pol.
Reverence 8-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, good headway from 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra and one paced inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind Knot In Wood (9-2) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (2) pol.
Fathom Five (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, not quicken inside final furlong, 6th of 21, 3l behind Hogmaneigh (9-6) at Doncaster 6f hcap (2) sft in Sept.
Ishetoo 28-1 (8-13) Always behind stands side group, 21st of 27, 13l behind Regal Parade (8-10) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) hvy in Sept.
Captain Dunne (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Went slightly left start, made all, pushed clear final furlong, kept on well, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Sept beating Pawan (8-9) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Siren's Gift 13-2 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Peace Offering (8-12) at Newmarket 5f lst stk (1) gf.
Hamish McGonagall 25-1 (9-0) With leaders, weakened final furlong, 15th of 21, 7l behind Hogmaneigh (9-6) at Doncaster 6f hcap (2) sft in Sept.
River Falcon 12-1 (8-8) Mid-division far side group, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 10th of 27, 5l behind Regal Parade (8-10) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) hvy in Sept.
Stoneacre Lad (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Prominent on outside, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place and weakened, 10th of 11, 17l behind Knot In Wood (9-2) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (2) pol.
Evens And Odds (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Chased leaders stands side group, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 18th of 27, 8l behind Regal Parade (8-10) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) hvy in Sept.
Cute Ass (IRE) 18-1 (8-13) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 7l behind Chief Editor (9-3) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Sept.
Cheveton 9-1 (8-13) With leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 21, 2 1/2l behind Hogmaneigh (9-6) at Doncaster 6f hcap (2) sft in Sept.
Indian Trail 66-1 (8-6) Led stands side group, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong, 23rd of 27, 14l behind Regal Parade (8-10) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) hvy in Sept.
Aegean Dancer 16-1 (9-3) Held up far side, effort halfway, soon beaten, 12th of 14, 9l behind Judd Street (9-4) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Sept.
Tabaret 33-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 4l behind Ceremonial Jade (9-2) at Great Leighs 6f stk (2) pol in Sept.
