bumped and leaned left soon after start, held up, weakened over 2f out
hampered soon after start, held up, ridden over 2f out, headway and hung left over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden and edged right over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
hampered soon after start, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
pressed leader, ridden to lead just over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken towards finish
soon led, ridden and headed just over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
KINIGI is one of just two in this six furlong handicap with winning course and distance form and he can take advantage of that fact off a competitive weight ahead of the other course and distance winner Outer Hebrides while top-weight Spoof Master should also go close. The Ron Harris trained selection was last successful in July when she scored at this track over this trip in a claimer. Since then she has proved capable off this mark and with as one of the few with no doubts about staying this test she looks to have a good chance to get back to winning ways. Outer Hebrides also like this venue and has been putting in some decent displays here recently He's just a pound heavier than when scoring at Chepstow in August and this looks his easiest assignment for a while. Spoof Master is yet to win at this track or over this distance. That said he has hinted he acts on the surface in the past but he is most definitely best over the minimum trip. Zeffirelli and Golden Dixie also have a chance at the weights but in another close call Kinigi gets the verdict.
Mintoe 7-1 (8-13) Led, hung right 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Winrob (8-10) at Thirsk 1m 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Kinigi (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Sherjawy (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Zeffirelli 5-4fav (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind King of Rhythm (9-0) at Southwell 7f stks 0-55 (6) fbs in Dec.
Outer Hebrides 13-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Divine Force (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Golden Dixie (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Held up, effort on inside over 1f out, driven to chase winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Valentino Swing (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Cheery Cat (USA) 9-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 12l behind Topcroft (9-1) at Kempton 6f app hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Dec.
Mickys Mate 100-1 (7-13) Prominent to halfway, 6th of 9, 8l behind Jul's Lad (8-12) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
Spoof Master (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led 2f out, headed inside last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Tanley (8-8) at Lingfield 6f Handicap (0-58) (4yo+) (6) pol.
Cheshire Rose 33-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 9th of 11, 15l behind Decider (9-9) at Wolverhampton 5f sell stks (6) pol in Nov.
