mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway on outside,carried left and slightly hampered final furlong
in touch, lost place 5f out, effort 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on
towards rear, ridden and headway on outside 2f out, hung left final furlong, kept on
soon prominent, driven 3f out, hung left and led over 1f out, kept on
slowly into stride, soon in touch, weakened over 2f out
soon prominent, driven 4f out, held final furlong
soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on moderately
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon faded
slowly into stride, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out to chase leaders but not reach winner
tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out
Four Tel can pick up this prize at the expense of Tanforan and Royal Embrace. Nicky Vaughan's charge has only had seven career starts and connections look to have been quite careful about not going to the well too often. He appeared to appreciate a switch to positive tactics and with the track favouring a handy type, he looks worth risking on this occasion. Tanforan needs no introduction to regulars to Wolverhampton. He is completely exposed but has the plum draw tonight. Royal Embrace was a beaten favourite at Kempton. He appears to need everything to go his way in order to win races. Northern Desert has not shown too much of late but his trainer is sending out winners so the market should be watched. Tancredi is given a similar brief on reappearance from absence. Ginger Princess is still a maiden but Irish raiders have endured plenty of success of late so it will be interesting to see whether the euros will accompany him across the water. Lincolneurocruiser has lost the plot of late and the handicapper has pegged him accordingly. Four Tel has less negatives than most and secures the nod.
Pianoforte (USA) 11-1 (8-13) In touch, headway to chase winner 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 12l behind Den's Gift (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Fine Ruler (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Soon led, clear 6f out, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, 4th of 6, 6l behind Spinning (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Northern Desert (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Tracked leader to 3f out, weakened quickly to 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 14, 25l behind Le Chiffre (9-9) at Kempton 1m app hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Four Tel 8-1 (9-1) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Northern Boy (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Tancredi (SWE) 20-1 (9-7) Mid-division, lost place over 3f out, 11th of 15, 14l behind Colinca's Lad (9-3) at Newmarket 1m app hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Tanforan 9-2fav (9-2) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon outpaced, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Dasheena (8-5) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Shafrons Canyon (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Chased leaders early, weakened from halfway, 13th of 18, well behind Baynes Cross (9-13) at Navan 1m handicap hvy in Oct '06.
Royal Embrace 7-2fav (9-4) Behind, ridden, hanging right and left and headway over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Carlitos Spirit (9-3) at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol.
Lincolneurocruiser 9-1 (8-12) Mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 10l behind Dasheena (8-5) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Ginger Princess (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Towards rear, some headway to 7th over 1f out, kept on, 7th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Anamundi (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp 45-70 pol in Nov.
Sharp Liquor (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division, 8th before halfway, no extra straight, 13th of 15, 18l behind Glazier Mist (8-11) at Killarney 1m hcp 0-70 gf in Jul '06.
Tyrannosaurus Rex (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Chased leaders, took second over 1f out, hard ridden and close on winner near finish, 2nd of 12, hd behind Diriculous (9-3) at Kempton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Nov.
