started slowly, always towards, never on terms
tracked leaders to over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, eased final furlong
in rear, ridden over 3f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, lost 2nd close home
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, slightly outpaced, stayed on steadily inside final furlong, took 2nd close home, no chance with winner
took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
towards rear, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer
towards rear, some late headway from over 1f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, mid-division when slightly hampered after 1f, plugged on from over 1f out, never dangerous
made all, led, set good pace, quickened over 1f out, soon clear, pushed out
A race little better than selling grade and Elusive Deal is picked to take the scalps of Redbrick Girl and Llab Nala. Elusive Deal ran an encouraging race at Kempton over a mile and with first time cheekpieces, it is hoped that Paul Hanagan can find the necessary improvement today. Redbrick Girl has had plenty of time off. Today's trip looks much more suitable on breeding than those already encountered. Llab Nala lacks scope as an individual. That said, he does at least attempt to win even though he is of fairly lowly ability. Red Skipper has actually taken on some half decent opposition and while held in those races, this race does not look to be anything of that caliber. Course winner, Bahamarama steps into unknown territory in relation to trip. Elusive Deal wouldn't be the most bombproof of selections but appears to have fewest negatives.
Feeling Fresh (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Slowly away, towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 16l behind Ballochroy (9-0) at Haydock 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sept.
Bahamarama (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Raced keenly, held up, headway final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 4l behind Choisette (8-9) at W'hampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sept.
Eternal Optimist (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Prominent until weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 15l behind Bonny Rose (8-12) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Redbrick Girl 7-4fav (9-2) Bumped at start and soon led, headed over 2f out, not much room and hampered over 1f out, not recover, 6th of 7, 10l behind Echostar (8-8) at Beverley 5f 2yo clm (5) gf in Apr.
Red Skipper (IRE) 20-1 (8-0) Behind and soon pushed along, hampered over 3f out, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 4l behind Cape Vale (9-1) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Sept.
One Called Alice 20-1 (9-0) Prominent, every chance over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, wandered and weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Our Piccadilly (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (6) pol in Sept.
Elusive Deal (USA) 9-1 (8-13) Behind, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on final furlong but not reach leaders, 6th of 14, 2l behind Bridge of Fermoy (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sept.
Weetfromthechaff 33-1 (8-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 9l behind Sophie's Girl (9-1) at Ripon 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Observatory Ridge 66-1 (7-6) Soon pushed along, always in rear, 13th of 14, 7l behind Determind Stand (8-7) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Melwood Dreams 50-1 (9-3) Dwelt and towards rear, effort over 3f out, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 23l behind Mganga (9-5) at Redcar 1m 2yo hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Llab Nala 8-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden over 2f out, hung right from over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind It's My Day (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Cross Fell (USA) 18-1 (9-0) With leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 17l behind Exclamation (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sept.
