mid-division, raced keenly, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, not quicken
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no impression
led, ridden well over 1f out, inched right and headed inside final furlong, no extra
always prominent, ridden well over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
started slowly, always in rear
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, won going away
held up in rear, raced keenly, struggling over 2f out
prominent, driven 3f out, edged left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
pressed leader, every chance well over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
MUSICAL SCRIPT should be calling the tune here with Manchestermaverick and Avontuur acting as support acts The Mouse Hamilton-Fairley trained gelding is on a three timer here after and impressive run of form at Kempton. Weekly visits to the London track culminated in his latest victory in a moderate handicap which didn't take much winning. But he ran well under a penalty to take the contest and his other form shows he's at the top of his game. Manchestermaverick is nothing if not consistent at this level and his last run, where he failed to improve on a decent second place, can be forgiven after he was almost on his nose after stumbling out of the stalls; he still recovered to finish fourth. Plenty of support for this one in his form too and his two second places in four starts shows enough promise. It seems that Avontuur prefers cut in the ground and it is under those conditions where the gelding's best performances have come so far. His all weather form isn't too bad and the six-year-old ran well at this track back in April and shouldn't be ignored. Cape of Storms could be one at a bigger price after a few consistent showings recently while the same can be said for The Salwick Flyer who posted a couple of placings over course and distance back in April but it's Musical Script for us in this one. (Jamie Watson)
Musical Script (USA) 9-2jt-fav (9-6) In touch, stayed on to lead just inside final furlong, asserted final 100yds, pushed out, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct beating Tignello (9-4) by 2l, 14 ran.
Valentino Swing (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 17l behind Sarah Park (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Oct.
This Ones For Eddy 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 20, 9l behind Strawberry Moon (9-2) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Micky Mac (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Soon outpaced and behind, last of 14, 16l behind Joyeaux (8-11) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Oct.
Manchestermaverick (USA) Evensfav (9-3) Held up behind leaders, driven over 1f, no extra final furlong, 4th of 10, 7l behind Isabella's Fancy (8-12) at Southwell 7f mdn aut stk (6) fbs in Oct.
Cape of Storms 8-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 8l behind Pride of Northcare (9-1) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Tender Process (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Behind and outpaced, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, nearest at finish, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Joyeaux (8-11) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Oct.
Danzig Fox 22-1 (8-7) Never a factor, 10th of 13, 4l behind Royal Challenge (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
The Salwick Flyer (IRE) 11-2jt-fav (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, effort when not much room over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 15, 6l behind Trans Sonic (8-12) at Catterick 7f hcap (6) gs in Sept.
Sion Hill (IRE) 150-1 (9-0) Prominent and keen, ridden and weakened quickly 2f out, 9th of 11, 16l behind Mr Aviator (8-11) at Doncaster 7f stk (2) gd in Oct.
Avontuur (FR) 13-2 (8-7) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Doric Lady (8-10) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.
Diminuto 9-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f, 9th of 13, 12l behind Invincible Lad (9-3) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Oct.
