always prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed close home, kept on
prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance final furlong, kept on
went left soon after start, always behind
in touch, not clear run over 2f out, soon ridden and behind
outpaced and always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, soon no impression
in touch, switched right over 2f out, soon ridden, switched right again over 1f out, ran on well to lead close home
dwelt, ridden and headway 2f out, soon one pace
unruly in stalls, led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
This is quite simply a dire contest, with only two of the 10 runners having even been placed of late. As such, bets are definitely best kept to a minimum, with Wittily and Tommy Nutter put up as the two to concentrate on. Diamond Racket will find this company a bit easier than the company he has kept and might be one to consider as well. Wittily was beaten in a photo at Beverley in August and would have a major chance on that piece of form. However, Tommy Nutter has been the more consistent, if that is the word and so gets the nod. Roy Brotherton's charge was fancied last time after his short-head defeat the time before. The fact that he disappointed emphasises that this is a weak event, but he is more likely than most to prevail.