towards rear, some late headway final 2 furlongs, never dangerous
always behind and struggling over 2f out
raced keenly, tracked leaders, to over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden along 3f out, soon outpaced and behind final 2f
tracked winner throughout, ridden and outpaced by winner well over 1f out, soon no chance but kept gamely for 2nd
raced keenly behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on over 1f out, never nearer
in rear, steady headway from 2f out, kept on nearest finish
in touch, stayed on to take 3rd over 1f out, but no chance with first 2
prominent, ridden over 2f out, not paced to trouble leaders and weakened over 1f out
started very slowly, always in rear group never a factor
made all, led and set good pace, ridden clear well over 1f out, ridden out easily
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, not troubled leaders
slowly into stride, behind, headway and brief effort over 2f out, soon ridden and no chance over 1f out
behind, lost touch from 3f out, soon in rear and beaten
Support for Mister Ross would obviously bring him into the equation but we'll take SOFIA'S STAR to continue the good run of form of the Winkworth yard with Aegean Pride well worth a second look too. With six winners from just seventeen runners in October anything that Peter Winkworth runs at present has to be given serious consideration and the selection is no different. He had completely lost his way until winning here over a mile last time but he is still 19lbs lower than his highest mark as a result. Conditions appear to be ideal and he should put up another bold show. The closest that Mister Ross has come to the winner in three starts is ten lengths but it would be no surprise were he to show improved form for the switch to handicapping and market support should be taken seriously. Aegean Pride was well held last time but that may have been down to the surface at Southwell. She had shown ability in three maidens and starts life on a feasible mark and could be worth another chance but Sofia's Star has solid credentials and is preferred.
Marvo 25-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind The Fifth Member (9-5) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Wavertree Warrior (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, driven 2f out, kept on under strong pressure final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Fiefdom (8-10) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
Summer Dancer (IRE) 17-2 (9-4) Prominent, led over 6f out, hard ridden and strongly challenged from 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 4l behind Ghost Dancer (9-3) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Young Bertie 8-1 (9-8) Dwelt, soon close up, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 21l behind Outside Edge (8-13) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sept.
Hawaana (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd over 5f out, clear with leader entering straight, driven and hung right 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 16l behind Colourways (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Run For Ede's 12-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden and plenty to do 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Rescue Me (9-1) at Windsor 1m fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Sofia's Star 12-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final 2f, soon hung left, driven and in command final furlong, won at Windsor 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs beating April Fool (9-0) by 3l, 11 ran.
Vigano (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (8-9) Mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon weakened, 4th of 9, 7l behind Beat The Bell (8-4) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Cross The Line (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 8l behind Cave Lion (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
Rock Anthem (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened quickly, last of 12, 12l behind Ghost Dancer (9-3) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Mister Ross 11-2 (9-3) Tracked leader until inside final 3f, weakened 2f out, 4th of 5, 16l behind Moville (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) sft in Sept.
Tanforan 12-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, good headway over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Moves Goodenough (9-6) at Nottingham 1m app hcp (5) sft.
Aegean Pride 15-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 14, 19l behind Dan Chillingworth (9-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Sept.
The Gaikwar (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Started slowly, close up, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 8l behind Classic Blue (8-12) at Kempton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
