chased leaders 3f
chased leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, came wide entering straight, soon ridden, never dangerous
held up, swtich right over 1f out, headway final furlong, kept on
struggling halfway
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on same pace
outpaced, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd well inside final furlong
led, clear halfway, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
Nonrunner
If the unexposed ANNE OF KIEV can pick up where she left off last season she should take this handicap and with her yard more than capable of getting one ready after an absence we'll take a chance she can at the expense of Revue Princess while Welsh Opera should run her normal solid race. Obviously not the easiest to train, the selection was nevertheless mildly progressive last term collecting a couple of silver medals before getting off the mark in a maiden. That win was followed with a good debut in these ranks when finding just one too good off this mark and having proved a aptitude for going well fresh she can go close. Revue Princess will be a danger if coming out of her Newcastle engagement on Tuesday unharmed after scoring with something to hand at the same venue prior to that. Welsh Opera usually runs her race but is a little high in the weights to score while the same can be said for Metal Guru who is chasing a hat-trick.
Anne of Kiev (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd post, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Invincible Lad (8-13) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (4) pol in Oct '08.
Feelin Foxy 3-1fav (8-12) Chased leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Le Toreador (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Drifting Gold 25-1 (9-1) In touch, under pressure halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 7l behind Lenny Bee (9-3) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Weet A Surprise 5-1fav (8-6) Held up mid-division, headway under pressure 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Speedy Guru (8-9) at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) gf.
Sweet Applause (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Held up far side group, weakened 1f out, 14th of 24, 5l behind Medici Time (9-5) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sep.
Jord (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 3l behind Ninth House (9-6) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Revue Princess (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders far side group, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Misplaced Fortune (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Welsh Opera 7-2 (9-1) Held up in mid-division on outer, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on into 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Mamlakati (9-2) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Cayman Fox 9-2 (9-4) Half reared start, recovered to lead over 3f out, edged left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken, 4th of 11, 3/4l behind Metal Guru (8-11) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Todber 8-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten leaders, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Lucky Leigh (8-10) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Halaak (USA) 13-2 (8-13) Held up in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway to chase winner 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Simple Rhythm (9-0) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Metal Guru 11-4fav (8-11) Led over 1f, remained prominent, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Monsieur Reynard (8-9) by nk, 11 ran.
