slowly away, held up towards rear, ridden and headway on inner over 1f out, kept on, no extra inside final furlong
always towards rear
held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders and keen, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway from 3f out, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on well
led, ridden 1f out, soon headed, one pace
held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, towards rear, weakened from 3f out
with leader on outer, lost place over 2f out
A similar scenario to the first division as top weight BERBICE looks to have outstanding claims of landing a hat-trick. He arrives on the back of a couple of C&D victories and this looks no tougher a task than he faced last week, despite having to carry a penalty. Dashing Eddie got off the mark over track and trip last month and is open to further progress off only a 3lb higher mark, while Wigram's Turn and Fleetwoodsands have been placed over longer trips here recently. Tro Nesa and Garstang could get involved if able to conjure up their best form.
Berbice (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride and stumbled start, took keen hold, held up towards rear, not clear run on inside briefly over 2f out, switched right well over 1f out, smooth headway over 1f out, ran on to lead final 100 yards, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol beating Silver Wind (9-3) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Garstang 40-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on to 4th inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 4l behind Ocean Legend (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Efistorm 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and lost place over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, no threat, 8th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Mack's Sister (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Tro Nesa (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, faded final furlong, 9th of 13, 10l behind Take Cover (9-7) at Southwell 6f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs in Nov.
Fleetwoodsands (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 6l behind Spinning Ridge (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Wigram's Turn (USA) 9-2 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind Justcallmehandsome (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Dashing Eddie (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) Chased leaders on outside, ridden over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Stamp Duty (9-1) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Chambers (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakening when not much room well over 1f out, last of 11, 24l behind Princess Dayna (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Oct.
Cwmni 20-1 (8-3) Bolted to post, reminders and struggling 4f out, always behind,, last of 15, 30l behind Prince Of Passion (9-3) at Leicester 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Oct.
Fire Commander 40-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride and not much room soon after start, outpaced, always towards rear, 9th of 11, 20l behind Excellent Aim (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Colamandis 100-1 (8-1) Soon prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 23l behind Silver Wind (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Toga Tiger (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mainly in rear, 11th of 12, 5l behind Shelagh (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
