mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no extra final 2f
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
always in rear
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, driven and one pace final 2f
mid-division, ridden and no impression final 2f
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden out readily
in touch, ridden halfway, soon behind
in rear, ridden over 3f out, never troubled leaders
This race appears to be between two last time out winners, KIPCHAK and Royal Envoy, but both will have to overcome penalties to score with More Time Tim and Tyzack waiting in the wings. After much deliberation it's Kipchak that gets the verdict, who hunts for a hat-trick in this race. The previous two victories have come from front running tactics, which are perfectly suited for this track and although now handicapped to effectively carry nine pounds more he is unexposed enough to improve and overcome those terms. Royal Envoy takes to the fibresand for the first time which is always a bit of a worry but the form from his last time out victory is solid enough. That last performance suggested he would win off higher marks and he has every chance with just a penalty weight added. More Time Tim won a maiden last time in impressive style and is from a yard in cracking form so has to be added to calculations while Tyzack has a good record here and is fairly treated. However they'll all have to match and indeed better the performance of Kipchak.
Royal Envoy (IRE) 11-4fav (9-1) Chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Davids Mark (8-8) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Kipchak (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Set steady pace, quickened 2f out, soon came to centre, challenged on both sides, edged right and found extra well inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Marmooq (8-12) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Final Tune (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 7, 3l behind Bee Stinger (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Mar.
Hilbre Court (USA) 15-2 (9-8) Mid-division, hampered well over 3f out, soon hampered again, lost place, behind after, 10th of 13, 28l behind Formidable Guest (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Tyzack (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, smooth headway to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 8, shd behind Obe Royal (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
More Time Tim (IRE) 15-8 (9-3) In touch, led over 2f, soon clear, eased inside final furlong, won at Southwell 1m mdn aut stk (6) fbs in Jan beating Lady Longcroft (8-12) by 13l, 5 ran.
Time To Play 5-2 (9-0) Held up, took closer order 3f out, hung badly left on bend 2f out, hung left and beaten straight, 5th of 8, 8l behind L'Hirondelle (9-6) at Kempton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Nov.
Deadline (UAE) 25-1 (9-5) In rear and outpaced, never dangerous, 16th of 18, 28l behind Silly Gilly (9-0) at Redcar 1m hcap (6) gf in Jul.
