tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression
close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
soon led, headed over 4f out, tracked leaders, not clear run over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
in rear, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong
Rated 77, FIRESNAKE should be winning at this level and this looks a good opportunity. Tom Dascombe's charge was placed in a handicap behind the progressive Hawkbill last time and is the one to beat. A well beaten third on his debut, Mancinello showed no improvement on his latest start and Arize and Khismet may prove bigger threats with the former preferred stepping up from 5f. Trespassed, a half-brother to a hurdles winner, is a newcomer to note for the Haggas yard especially if well supported in the betting.
Firesnake (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, tracking leaders, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 3rd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Hawkbill (9-7) at Kempton 7f (4) pol in Aug.
Inwithachance (IRE) 80-1 (9-5) Always behind, 10th of 11, 20 1/4l behind Maestro Mac (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Mancinello (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Dollar Reward (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Trespassed (IRE) Thewayyouare gelding out of Trespass.
Arize (IRE) 7-4fav (8-8) Chased leading pair until ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace, last of 4, 6l behind Powerallied (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f mdn stks (5) sft in Apr.
Dylantelle 80-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along halfway, kept on final furlong, 7th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Dollar Reward (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Ishianicon 100-1 (9-0) Slowly away, always behind, last of 12, 23 1/4l behind Above N Beyond (9-5) at Kempton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Khismet 40-1 (9-0) Dwelt in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 9l behind Fourth Way (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Sep.
Contendit Indesatchel gelding out of Hope Chest.