held up in last place, wide into straight and ridden 2f out, some headway approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, good headway between horses approaching 2f out, ridden to lead and edged left inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and lost place over 3f out
raced wide, keen, held up, took closer order over 6f out, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up, ridden and headway on inside approaching 2f out, soon went 3rd, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
in touch, ridden and effort entering final 2f, soon one pace
raced wide, tracked leader to 8f out, ridden to chase leader again 2f out, soon led, driven and headed inside final furlong, kept on
in rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on under pressure to take 3rd close home
tracked leaders, lost place 6f out
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced wide, pulled hard, in touch, tracked leader 8f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
A few old friends in opposition and SPARKAWAY looks the most obvious winner with Leyte Gulf and Looks The Business likely to give him most to think about. Sparkaway was particularly disappointing on his visit to the course in September but he ran a fair second behind Windpfeil at Windsor last month and if back to his best, will take the beating. Leyte Gulf is a regular over course and distance. He does not do thinks quickly though is resolute enough to do himself justice. Looks The Business has had a break since disappointing here in September. His trainer has had a couple of winners last week so it is to be hoped that he will turn in a better effort this afternoon. Tivers Song placed on a number of occasions over 1m2f and steps up in trip this afternoon. Major Promise has a first run for Jane Chapple-Hyam having left George Margarson. Chichen Daawe has not lived up to expectations following initial promise. Day Care is better known as a hurdler in Ireland though ran with some promise at Dundalk on his most recent appearance on the flat. Sovento, who ran a fair race at Catterick last month, seems best of the rest. The meeting ends on something of a whimper but Sparkaway can provide the punters with plenty to cheer.
Paint The Town Red 16-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, ridden, struggling over 2f out, 10th of 12, 20l behind Tanfidh (9-4) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Leyte Gulf (USA) 10-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride towards rear, ridden 3f out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 10, 10l behind Dayia (9-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Looks The Business (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 2f, led over 8f out, headed well over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 40l behind Snowberry Hill (9-6) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Sep.
Major Promise 16-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, behind, ran wide on bend 9f out, driven along over 6f out, soon struggling in rear, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Fearless Warrior (8-11) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Sep '08.
Tivers Song (USA) 6-1 (9-2) Steadied start, held up in last pair, headway over 1f out, stayed on into 3rd final 100 yards, almost snatched 2nd, 3rd of 14, hd behind Little Sark (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Oct.
Sparkaway 13-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, disputing 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 2 3/4l behind Windpfeil (8-4) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct.
Supernoverre (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind M'lady Rousseur (9-1) at Kempton 2m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Day Care 10-1 (9-0) Settled 2nd, ridden to challenge from over 3f out, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Sally Bawn (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Squirtle (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) In touch, pushed along 3f out, kept on into 3rd approaching final 1f, no impression, 3rd of 13, 6l behind He's Cool (9-1) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Tuppenny Piece 8-1 (8-11) Mid-division, pushed along over 5f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, not pace to challenge, 4th of 14, 6l behind Annambo (9-6) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Sep.
Royal Rainbow 80-1 (9-2) Led after 2f, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 18l behind Spirit Is Needed (8-12) at Leicester 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf in Sep.
Chichen Daawe 13-2 (9-7) Tracked leader, led 5f out, ridden and headed inside final 3f, stayed chasing leader until ridden and weakened over 1f out, 4th of 15, 7l behind Zaplamation (10-2) at Redcar 1m 2f lady am hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Oct.
Sovento (GER) 14-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 7l behind Simple Jim (9-2) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Oct.
