slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, driven to chase winner inside final 2f, no real impression inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
held up towards rear, plugged on inside final furlong, no danger
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off
soon tracking leader, led over 2f out, shaken up inside final furlong, kept on well
took keen hold in touch, hung left from over 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on to take 2nd near finish
prominent, lost place on bend after 2f, soon dropped to rear, kept on again inside final furlong
close up, lost place over 6f out, never dangerous after
chased leader, driven 2f out, soon weakened
soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
ALBAROUCHE is the pick to land this for the Jarvis/Robinson combination that can do little wrong at present; Ballochroy and Celt are put up as the main dangers. Albarouche shaped as a filly who required a step up in trip last time and doesn't look the type that is suited by the uneven paces that are common in all-weather racing. Ballochroy got tapped for toe at a vital stage last time but stayed on once again to take fifth spot in an ultra competitive handicap. He will need a fast pace here while Celt who holds the profile of one that the yard excel with, was very disappointing at Folkestone. It could have been the ground was too testing for him but he has left something to be desired with his attitude on more than one occasion and now has a bit to prove. Higgy's Boy races under a 6lb penalty after a fine win last time. First time blinkers were on there and provided they have the same effect he would be a leading contender. Star Of Gibraltar is a filly still open to a bit of improvement but Albarouche is the nomination.
Higgy's Boy (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept beating Baylini (9-8) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Latin Lad 16-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 13l behind Midships (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Sept.
Dauberval (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Held up in last place, ridden 7f out, never near leaders, 7th of 11, 15l behind Detonator (9-7) at Great Leighs 1m 6f 3yo hcp (2) pol in Sept.
Celt 10-11fav (8-11) Held up in 5th, headway on outer 2f out, soon chasing winner, hard driven over 1f out, no impression final furlong, lost 2nd final 75 yards, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Sortita (9-0) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Sept.
Star of Gibraltar 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on to take third well inside final furlong, not trouble leading pair, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Taikoo (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp (4) sft in Sept.
Albarouche 11-4 (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, snatched 3rd post, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Oat Cuisine (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll hcp (4) pol in Sept.
Ballochroy (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, stayed on again inside final furlong without troubling leaders, 5th of 16, 7l behind Times Vital (8-10) at Newbury 1m 4f hcap (4) gd in Sept.
Sleepy Hollow 10-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and no progress over 2f out, gradually weakened, 11th of 16, 12l behind Times Vital (8-10) at Newbury 1m 4f hcap (4) gd in Sept.
Top Ticket (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 4 1/2l behind She's Our Lass (9-6) at Beverley 1m 2f hcap (4) hvy in Sept.
King Columbo (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, gradually weakened, 10th of 13, 13l behind Legislation (9-4) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Aug.
French Riviera 3-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden and no response 2f out, weakened 1f out, 8th of 11, 9l behind Cupid's Glory (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sept.
Air Chief 6-1 (8-13) In touch, not clear run 2f out, checked and in rear over 1f out, not recover, soon eased, last of 12, 14l behind Gallego (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f hcap (4) gd in Sept.
