mid-division, raced keenly, not clear run on inside over 2f out, switched right and not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right again, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, raced keenly, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
prominent 4f
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, led inside final furlong, edged right, headed last strides
prominent, switched left 1f out, soon ridden, no extra
held up towards rear, headway on inside well over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, edged right, no extra
prominent, raced keenly, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, took keen hold, came wide straight, headway final furlong, ran on under pressure to lead last strides
hung right final 4f, always towards rear
started slowly, outpaced throughout
There are plenty who have chances in this apprentice handicap to open the card but from a shortlist of SIREN SOUND, Lord Deevert and Caustic Wit we will side with Siren Sound. The selection is a filly in good form and she overcame a poor draw to score here last time out. Her previous run at Great Leighs has also worked out well and she stands out as the form pick. Lord Deevert has also been in good form of late but he was all-out to score at Lingfield last time and he has the worst of the draw here which will make life tough. Caustic Wit returns to the all-weather after a spell on the turf. He has winning form over this course and distance but he is a 10-year-old now and not the force that he once was and he can't be backed with confidence. David Probert takes the ride on Gwilym and that is a positive as he is desperate for winners in his battle with William Buick for the apprentice championship. Dazzling Bay ran well in third behind Wreningham at Great Leighs last time so he is another to consider, although it is worth noting that all his winning form has been on the turf. (Jamie Watson) This is a competitive event and the narrow vote is given to Siren Sound.
Chjimes (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Prominent, raced keenly, not clear run 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 9l behind Alexander Huricane (9-6) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Shes Minnie 50-1 (9-3) Dwelt, always behind, last of 13, 7l behind Cape Royal (8-10) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in Oct.
Gifted Gamble 40-1 (9-2) Always in the rear, last of 12, well behind Final Verse (9-10) at W'hampton 7f clm (5) pol in Oct.
Dazzling Bay 18-1 (9-4) Held up, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Wreningham (8-7) at Great Leighs 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Siren Sound 7-1 (9-5) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct beating Sendreni (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Thunder Bay 16-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, 8th of 10, 9l behind Invincible Lad (8-13) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Lord Deevert 25-1 (8-6) Made all, soon switched left after start, challenged final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct beating Vigano (9-4) by a nk, 12 ran.
Gwilym (GER) 15-2 (8-9) Took keen hold in touch, headway 2f out, led 1f out, driven and headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Welcome Approach (8-5) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Trinculo (IRE) 16-1 (8-0) Raced wide in touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 10l behind Stand In Flames (8-7) at Windsor 6f clm (6) gf in Oct.
Gainshare 6-1 (9-0) Soon behind, 9th of 11, 8l behind Romantic Verse (9-2) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Caustic Wit (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Toward rear, never dangerous, 10th of 16, 16l behind Kyllachy Storm (8-10) at Bath 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Oct.
Mr Loire 14-1 (8-9) Slow into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never near leaders, 7th of 13, 6l behind Piccolo Diamante (8-12) at Great Leighs 6f app hcp (6) pol in Sept.
