with leaders, every chance over 1f out, one pace
with leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, soon pushed along, one pace from over 1f out
in rear and outpaced, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra towards finish
held up in touch, headway on outer over 1f out, led entering final furlong, driven out
Rio Cobolo ran well on fast ground at Haydock last time but should not be inconvenienced by the return to testing ground here and Paul Green's colt has to be respected but preference is for BLACKWATER FORT, who gets the verdict over Cocktail Party. The last mentioned was good value for her win over course and distance at the beginning of last month and while she disappointed at Windsor subsequently that was on an admittedly faster surface but she may be best watched off her current mark. Mel Brittain's Lisburn has given little sign of encouragement in recent starts, while Autumn Morning looks too high in the weights judged by his handicap debut. Alan Berry's Pollish has to even be placed let alone win a race and a better bet looks to be Blackwater Fort, who has shown gradual improvement and he is taken to gain a deserved success.
Lisburn (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) With leaders stands' side, ridden well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 13, 20l behind Mabait (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sept.
Blackwater Fort (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Chased winner throughout, ridden 2f out, no impression, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Smokey Ryder (8-12) at Folkestone 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Aug.
Cocktail Party (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 2f out, edged right over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 6l behind Final Salute (9-5) at Windsor 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Oct.
Autumn Morning (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Always in rear, ridden and struggling before halfway, last of 12, 11l behind Rainbow Seeker (8-11) at W'hampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Bold Rose 33-1 (8-4) Soon outpaced and always in rear, last of 13, 16l behind Go Go Green (9-13) at Bath 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct.
Rio Cobolo (IRE) 40-1 (7-12) In touch far side, ridden to lead overall well over 1f out, soon headed, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Mabait (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sept.
Pollish 50-1 (8-4) Held up behind leaders, driven over 1f, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Wotatomboy (8-5) at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs in Oct.
Neo's Mate (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, tracked leaders far side, lost place well over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 26l behind Shamwari Lodge (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Sept.