tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden along when outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along over 3f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, effort when weakening over 3f out
held up, headway 3f out, led well over 1f out, rarn on final furlong, comfortably
prominent, driven and edged right over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden along 3f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
Nonrunner
Assuming that Rich Kid has thrived since his victory at Leicester in September, the Ron Harris-trained colt has been found a good opportunity to follow up here; Marino Prince and Hurstpierpoint are obvious dangers and should be monitored in the betting market. Hurstpierpoint has been running consistently since switching to the All Weather tracks and his experience of the surface is a big plus in this company. This is the right grade for the mount of Tony Hamilton and a big effort can be anticipated. Marino Prince showed very little in three maidens before winning a course and distance seller nine days ago. This is not much tougher and, with Jack Dean's 7lb claim helping the cause, it is not unfeasible for the son of Dr Fong to play a leading role. His trainer, Bill Turner, does well with this type of animal so he should not be underestimated. However, Rich Kid has taken on much stronger opponents in his four previous races and, having held court over a 77-rated opponent when he was last seen out; a simple repeat does would be good enough for the son of Spartacus to score again this afternoon.
Mujahope 33-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 11l behind Cheque (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Sept.
Sheer Fantastic 11-1 (9-3) Always behind, 8th of 9, 22l behind Sourire (8-12) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Jul.
Balais Folly (FR) 66-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, never a factor, last of 14, 15l behind Any Given Day (9-4) at Kempton 1m 2f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Hurstpierpoint (IRE) 13-2 (8-5) Chased leaders, led over 6f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Khana Ras (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo clm (6) pol in Oct.
Distant Noble 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 23l behind Tuanku (8-13) at Newmarket 7f 2yo sll (4) gf in Aug.
Marino Prince (FR) 4-1 (8-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon not much room, ridden well over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at W'hampton 7f 2yo sll (6) pol beating Mister Beano (8-8) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Korcula 33-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 3f out, soon headway, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 12, 9l behind Heavenly Saint (8-6) at Nottingham 1m 2yo sll (6) gf in Oct.
Brough (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, always behind, 11th of 12, 12l behind Marino Prince (8-6) at W'hampton 7f 2yo sll (6) pol.
Madame Montom (USA) 66-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always in rear, struggling over 2f out, 11th of 12, 13l behind Maybe I Wont (8-11) at Lingfield 6f 2yo clm (6) pol in Oct.
Flashy Max 100-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 23l behind Benhavis (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Oct.
Giggling Monkey 16-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous, last of 13, 12l behind Fernlawn Hope (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Rich Kid (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, pushed along halfway, ridden to lead over 2f out, driven out, won at Leicester 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept beating Howdigo (9-7) by a shd, 7 ran.
Little Finch (IRE) 66-1 (8-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 14l behind Khana Ras (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo clm (6) pol in Oct.
