tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, driven and kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
awkward start, in touch in rear, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, soon eased
dwelt, in touch in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace
SKELETON did not look an easy ride last time around Kempton but switching him this way around could make the difference and we take him to follow up. Labore was a relatively cheap purchase though on pedigree, it is worth a chance that he stays. Palm Pilot produced an improved effort for a switch to polytrack at Lingfield and should get the trip. Malice Or Mischief won twice for Ralph Beckett though has struggled to rediscover his form for Tony Carroll. Kaua'i Girl has to be respected if the market speaks in her favour as Ann Duffield's horses have run particularly well inside the last month.
Malice Or Mischief (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Dwelt and hampered start, soon in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Country Waltz (8-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 2yo (5) gf in Oct.
Labore 6-1 (9-3) Chased leader, challenged from 2f out, ridden and hung right well over 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, until not pace of winner and headed final 150 yards, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind My Vindication (9-3) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Oct.
Palm Pilot (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Held up in mid-division, headway and wide entering final 2f, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Muntasib (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Kaua'i Girl 40-1 (8-9) Soon outpaced towards rear, never a factor, 9th of 11, 10l behind First Class Favour (9-2) at Catterick 7f 2yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Skeleton (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Towards rear on outside, driven along 2f out, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, hung left but stayed on to lead last strides, won at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Focail Maith (9-10) by hd, 14 ran.
Volcanic Ash (USA) 5-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 9l behind Fleet Captain (9-7) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.