mid-division, ridden when hampered just over 2f out, hung left and kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed not quicken inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden when headway and hung left just over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
always towards rear
behind, switched left 4f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
soon prominent, ridden over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, lost place after 1f, behind when hampered over 3f out
mid-division, ridden and headway well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
In a tight heat, Premier Fantasy is selected ahead of Turn On The Style and Fast Heart. The policy of being drawn low and in form is adopted here in selecting Premier Fantasy, who won with a bit to spare over course and distance recently and connections have elected to run him under a penalty. Turn On The Style looked as though sprinting could prove to be his forte now for John Balding and it would be no surprise to see him build on his recent good run. Fast Heart's fair run at Lingfield last time came over seven furlongs and the drop in distance should help the cause. You can certainly build the case for Sir Nod and Charlie Delta but neither is well drawn. Winning Pleasure's recent resurgence has come at Southwell, while Rosein comes here in good heart following a course and distance run, a three-pounds rise does not seem excessive and she can go well, even though Figaro Flyer and Charlie Delta are closely weighted based on that run referred to. Back to the track that he won at two runs ago, Grenane might show a bit more sparkle and Zarzu suggested that a race might come his way soon with a good course and distance run last time. All in all, a tricky race with the vote going to Premier Fantasy.
Sir Nod 9-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 18, 6l behind Kay Two (8-12) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Charlie Delta 20-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Yorkshire Blue (9-2) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Oct.
Fast Heart 13-2 (9-10) Raced wide, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Prince Dayjur (9-0) at Lingfield 7f clm (6) pol in Oct.
Connect 14-1 (8-2) Held up, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 5l behind Mecca's Mate (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gs in Oct.
Premier Fantasy 8-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, ridden and headway over 1f out, squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Mr Cellophane (9-3) by 1l, 12 ran.
Winning Pleasure (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden and switched left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Mar beating Shifty Night (8-9) by 2l, 10 ran.
Rosein 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at W'hampton 6f hcap (4) pol in Oct beating Xaluna Bay (8-10) by a hd, 13 ran.
Zarzu 12-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden halfway, every chance throughout final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, hd behind Briannsta (9-1) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
