tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
mid-division, lost place over 5f out, headway on inside over 1f out, hung right and held
with leader, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly and not reached winner
mid-division, steady headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out to chase leaders, one pace
led, headed over 5f out, led again over 3f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
always in the rear
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, effort over 1f out, soon beaten
always in the rear
mid-division, ridden to lead over 5f out, headed over 4f out, soon lost place, tailed off over 1f out
tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
A wide open contest rounds off the card and there is very little between many of the leading lights, but the main protagonists look to be Time To Regret, Machinate and Reveur and the vote is given to Time To Regret. The selection won with a little in hand last time out when beating Machinate and although that rival is weighted to gain his revenge, there may be more to come from our pick. Machinate is sure to have his supporters on these revised terms but he has yet to win over this trip and is opposable on that basis. Reveur is another worthy of respect as he won a classified stakes race last time when beating Dawson's Creek, but this looks more competitive and he could be vulnerable under his penalty. Domesday is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he still remains a maiden which is off-putting. Of the remainder, General Feeling was third behind Pelham Crescent last time out and is another with place claims but seven furlongs is his best trip and with this in mind Time To Regret is taken to win again.
Time To Regret 11-2 (8-10) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Machinate (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Machinate (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden to dispute 2nd 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Time To Regret (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Wodhill Gold 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, weakened soon after halfway, last of 12, 7l behind Pelham Crescent (9-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
General Feeling (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ran on well from over 1f out, not reach leaders, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Pelham Crescent (9-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Reveur 6-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Oct beating Dawson Creek (9-0) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Uhuru Peak 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, lost place 5f out, not clear run well over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 10l behind Time To Regret (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Grand Palace (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, not quicken, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Briery Blaze (8-11) at W'hampton 6f app hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Band 8-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 12, 13l behind Lobengula (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Davidia (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Led early, chased clear leaders, led again going well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, faded, 6th of 13, 5l behind Holiday Cocktail (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol in Mar.
Ocean Valentine 100-1 (8-11) Steadied start, never better than finishing position, 7th of 13, 6l behind Prince Noel (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Oct.
Beamsley Beacon 7-2fav (8-10) Prominent, chased along from 7f out, lost place 5f out, no chance when eased from well over 3f out, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Time To Regret (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Spring Creek 66-1 (8-8) Soon led and clear until headed over 5f out, soon lost place, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Rhaam (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd in Jul.
Domesday (UAE) 6-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Moyoko (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Sept.
