held up, headway on inner over 2f out, driven to lead 2f out, ran on final furlong
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
prominent for 5f
mid-division, headway on inner over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
always behind
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
prominent, driven along 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
dwelt and towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, effort when weakening 2f out
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
mid-division, pushed along and headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
towards rear and never a factor
Amorist can defy topweight at the expense of Abbeygate, Filey Buoy and Louve Heureuse. There are plenty in with chances here, but Amorist caught the eye with the manner of his victory five days ago. A change of tactics worked wonders for Sir Mark Prescott's charge that day as he cracked out and made all of the running under Jamie Mackay. Given the trainer's expertise in keeping a horse well handicapped, there is definitely more to come, and the three-year-old is taken to gallop his rivals into the ground again. Abbeygate has also been profitable to follow, having gained three wins on this track so far this year. He faces tougher company now though, while Filey Buoy is another that has more to do after his recent Banded success. Louve Heureuse finally opened her career account when scoring here last month, and has since run over hurdles at Leicester. She does at least have the assistance of Eddie Ahern so must not be totally discounted. She is likely to be staying on at the finish, but will do well to get to Amorist who can make all.
Amorist (IRE) 11-4fav (8-5) Made virtually all, clear over 1f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs beating Blueberry Tart (8-13) by 2l, 13 ran.
We'll Meet Again 5-1fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and close up 1f out, not quicken inside final furlonng, 5th of 12, 3/4l behind Barons Spy (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Abbeygate 5-1fav (8-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead last strides, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov beating Ming Vase (8-9) by a hd, 14 ran.
Nevinstown (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Slowly away, soon outpaced, 10th of 13, 17l behind Lucius Verrus (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs.
Filey Buoy 9-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Southwell 7f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs in Nov beating Golden Spectrum (8-10) by 1l, 13 ran.
Layed Back Rocky 11-1 (10-9) Led, pushed along over 2f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Active Account (10-9) at Southwell 1m amt hcp (6) fbs in Nov.
Raul Sahara 3-1fav (8-7) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 16l behind La Viola (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol in Nov.
Louve Heureuse (IRE) 4-1 (8-1) Held up, headway over 2f out, ran on to lead final furlong, kept on, won at Southwell 1m mdn clm (7) fbs in Nov beating Sea Heir (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
