mid-division, lost place 4f out, headway well over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, soon edged right, eased inside final furlong
in rear, headway over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
led 1f, prominent, ridden 6f out, soon weakened
steadied start, held up, always in rear
keen, led after 1f, headed after 2f, ridden and weakened over 3f out
mid-division, headway over 6f out, led going well 2f out, comfortably
held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, one pace
in touch, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression
soon chasing leader, led after 2f, headed over 3f out, weakned over 2f out
KOKKOKILA is consistent and whilst that doesn't please Mr Handicapper, it is no reason to desert her and she gets the vote over Merrymaker and Squirtle. Although yet to win on an artificial surface, Lady Herries' filly has been in fine form recently, recording two wins from her last five starts. Although back up to a career-high mark of 64 she looks worth sticking with. Laurel Creek continues to find one too good and that run will probably continue, comments that also apply to My Mirasol. Merrymaker is holding his form well and knows how to win at the track, whilst Squirtle now looks high enough in the weights. Market Watcher, an Irish challenger, speaks for himself, whilst Zuwaar and Kyber both step up in trip and have a bit to prove. A competitive heat, with Kokkokila given the vote.
Squirtle (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, chased leaders, kept on, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Compton Court (9-13) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Kokkokila 6-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, smooth headway over 3f out, led on outside over 1f out, idled in front, always just doing enough, won at Newbury 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct beating Featherlight (9-3) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Merrymaker 6-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, in rear, stayed on to go 4th well inside final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 10, 16l behind Silk Hall (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Depraux (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Prominent, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 23l behind Let It Be (9-7) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Rehearsal 7-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Jane of Arc (8-8) at Musselburgh 1m 4f sll (6) gd in Sept.
Sleepy Mountain 12-1 (8-13) Raced keenly, led after 2f, headed over 4f out, weakened 3f out, 6th of 9, 14l behind Opera Writer (9-4) at Warwick 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct.
Laurel Creek (IRE) 16-1 (8-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, challenged 2f out, hung left and hard-ridden from over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Factotum (10-0) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Market Watcher (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway to 7th 6f out, improved to 3rd 3f out, challenged over 2f out, soon disputed, no extra in 2nd final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Green Mile (9-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp 0-60 gs in Aug.
Blushing Hilary (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) In touch, headway 5f out, every chance over 3f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Mister Pete (8-1) at Carlisle 2m 1f mdn hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Golden Hare (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, headway to mid-division halfway, ridden in 12th 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, 5th of 22, 16l behind Puyol (9-7) at Navan 2m mdn stk sft in Oct.
Zuwaar 7-1 (9-1) Mid-division, outpaced 4f out, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, never nearer, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Veloso (9-6) at Great Leighs 1m 5f sll (6) pol in Oct.
Kyber 14-1 (8-11) Held up in touch and keen, weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 12l behind Bollin Greta (8-9) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
My Mirasol 9-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader 2f out, led over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Strike Force (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
