prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
prominent, driven and edged right over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway but never reached challenging position
always rear division
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, soon weakened
slowly into stride and behind, soon chased along, switched left and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish
in touch, driven to challenge and every chance entering final furlong, kept on on, held
in touch, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven and kept on gamely final furlong, held on
mid-division, ridden along halfway, effort over 1f out, no impression
jumped left at start and was soon in touch, ridden along and edged left over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, never a factor
Incomparable can come out on top here and he is nominated over Fast Feet and Saranome. The selection is a lightly-raced colt and he could be the solution to this puzzle of a race. He has shaped with promise and progressed with each of his three runs so far and he looked like one to stay on the right side of when he was second over this course and distance last time behind Chartist. Fast Feet has been a little disappointing of late and although he would have claims on his best form, he can't be recommended with any confidence at present. Saranome showed improved form to finish fourth behind Masada at Bath last time and he has ground conditions to suit today so he can go well. Robin Bastiman's Warners Bay showed promise on his debut and this colt is worth noting in the market as he would enter calculations if he could improve for that first sighting of a racecourse. Bussell Up is an interesting newcomer from a yard that do like a tilt at the ring, however Incomparable makes plenty of appeal here and is taken to lead them home.
Fast Feet 11-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Firenza Bond (8-11) at Catterick 5f nov stk (5) gd in Oct.
Monte Cassino (IRE) 100-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden along halfway, soon beaten, last of 14, 25l behind Speedy Dollar (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
My Kaiser Chief 9-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 1f out, one pace when hung left final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Sophie's Girl (8-12) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Aug.
Saranome (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and stayed on steadily from 2f out, nearest finish, 4th of 16, 4l behind Masada (8-12) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Sir Joey 100-1 (8-9) Close up until ridden and weakened halfway, last of 15, 21l behind Hunt The Bottle (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sept.
Warners Bay (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Kashimin (8-8) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Oct.
Blakeshall Diamond 66-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, effort inside final furlong, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 7l behind Peter's Storm (9-3) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Oct.
Bussell Up Danehill Dancer filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-7f.
Doric Lady 8-1 (9-0) In touch, effort approaching 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Meydan Princess (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.
Nimbelle (IRE) Namid filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m3f and over hurdles.
Quaroma 33-1 (8-12) Close up stands side group until hung left over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Chartist (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Oct.
Recent Times 5-2fav (8-12) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Quiet Elegance (8-12) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Requisite Pivotal filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m2f.
Rose de Rita 125-1 (8-12) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 9, 17l behind Blue Jack (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Admirals Way 200-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 13l behind Wingbeat (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Incomparable 5-2fav (9-3) Chased leaders far side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Chartist (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Oct.
Eloquent Isle (IRE) Mull of Kintyre filly, half-sister to 1m2f winner Moonlight Fantasy.
