slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders on inner, ridden over 2f out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leaders, weakened final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 2f out
close up, led 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, stayed on final furlong
held up in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened final 2f
held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
Not a medium for serious punting and Auction Boy is a token pick against Dazzling Olivia and Desirable Dancer. Auction Boy was always going to struggle on his recent outing but he had shown glimpses of ability in previous races on the turf and we recommend the ex-65 rated horse to the most minimal of stakes. Dazzling Olivia has to be respected as an inmate of the Richard Fahey stable. A fair run at Ripon on the soft reads well although it is disconcerting that she has not appeared at the track since August. Desirable Dancer showed a first glimpse of any aptitude when dropped to selling grade at Wolverhampton. A similar performance may suffice. The blinkers did not suit Homes By Woodford and are swiftly removed. Pas De Trois has failed to build on earlier efforts but is from a shrewd yard so the market is watched for any evidence of support. Not a race to be sticking the mortgage on and Auction Boy is offered up as the most token of selections.
The Light Fandango 40-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 13, 16l behind Lorena Wood (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gd in Sept.
Desirable Dancer (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden over 3f out, carried left 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Stir Crazy (8-13) at W'hampton 6f 2yo sll (6) pol.
Zaafira (SPA) 100-1 (8-7) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 12l behind Dalvina (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.
Auction Boy 50-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 17l behind Yungaburra (9-5) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Homes By Woodford 8-1 (7-12) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 15l behind Goodbye Cash (9-2) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in Oct.
Pas de Trois 40-1 (8-1) Led 7f out until over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 13l behind Dee Cee Elle (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp (6) pol.
Dazzling Olivia (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Behind stands side, pushed along halfway, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Burlington Fayr (8-6) at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (6) sft in Aug.
Taran Tregarth 200-1 (8-12) Prominent to over 3f out, last of 11, 30l behind Metaphoric (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.