chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride and in rear, ridden along 3f out, headway when not clear run over 1f out, switched right, led inside final furlong
chased leader, every chance 1f out, no extra close home
led, headed inside final furlong, weakened close home, finished lame
slowly into stride, behind, hung left 1f out, weakening when switched right inside final furlong
prominent, led just inside final furlong, soon headed, no extra close home
went left start, but soon chasing leaders, ridden 2f out, weakening when hung left over 1f out
keen and prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f
held up in rear, headway on inside well over 1f out, ridden and not quicken inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, rallied and headway inside final furlong without being a danger
Nonrunner
Mark Brisbourne's decision to drop Thoughtsforstardom back into selling company is expected to pay dividends over the minimum trip. Bought out of Karl Burke's yard after breaking the juvenile course record in a seller in October, Thoughtsforstaradom has proved disappointing since being stepped up in trip and class. Brisbourne, who loathes sticking blinkers on his charges, even resorted to applying a set of blinkers for the gelding's latest start, a 0-85 handicap. This a major drop in class and Brisbourne has removed the blinds. Even allowing for the fact that Thoughtsforstardom may have not trained on - a distinct possibility - at least he has won a race, a fact not many can claim in this modest contest. It's surprising, and slightly offputting, that Charley's Aunt, claimed out of Nick Littmoden's yard after winning a claimer, is plunged straight back into a seller. The form of the race is questionable - the front two in the market never performed - and Jim Boyle, the filly's handler, has gone off the boil have enjoyed a purple patch in the lead up to Christmas. The drop back a furlong also appears a negative for the daughter of Prince Charlemange. Joint top weight Pauvic, second on BHB ratings behind Thoughtsforstardom, shown little on a recent run at Southwell but the filly should be better suited to the Polytrack and can be given a squeak based on her victory over Tombalina, an event that has yielded winners. Those looking for a long shot could chuck a few shekels at Milton Bradley's Bermuda Beauty, but the drop in class can prove decisive for Thoughtsforstardom.
Pauvic (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Luloah (8-7) at Southwell 5f 2yo sll (6) fbs in Dec.
Thoughtsofstardom 8-1 (8-11) Led early, prominent, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 8, 4l behind Rapsgate (8-5) at W'hampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Bermuda Beauty (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 9l behind Charley's Aunt (8-3) at W'hampton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol.
Charley's Aunt (IRE) 14-1 (8-3) Led early, prominent, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at W'hampton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol beating Countrywide Belle (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Lucys Lady 20-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakening when hampered over 2f out, 10th of 11, 16l behind Charley's Aunt (8-3) at W'hampton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol.
Left Nostril (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra entering final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Beauchamp Unique (8-6) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (7) pol in Dec.
Straight As A Die 16-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 11, 10l behind Figaro Flyer (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 2yo sll (6) pol in Dec.
Tequila Rose (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 16l behind Balik Pearls (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
