mid-division in 7th, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch in 5th, headway on inside over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division in 6th, headway on outer over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, briefly chased winner, no extra towards finish
pulled hard, led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, rider dropped whip, soon weakened
towards rear and pushed along, ridden over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders in 4th, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner and held towards finish
steadied start, in rear, soon struggling
tracked leader and keen, led entering final furlong, soon ridden, kept on, held on near finish
mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out, went 4th inside final furlong, always well held
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous
steadied start, towards rear, soon pushed along and outpaced
Nonrunner
Given the way he ran in his recent defeat here BUSHWHACKER has every chance of going one better. William Muir's gelding has a similar draw to last time, when he was hampered late on and he can finally pick up the win that he deserves. Aalsmeer represents the in-form Karen George and has had more chances to break her maiden than our pick and she may have longer to wait as one who is better over further. Estonia made a quiet debut last season and so has fitness to prove on her return but is unexposed and from a yard going well enough. Mottley Crewe should be able to challenge for some prize money and does not have much to find to get very competitive.
Ariel Bender 100-1 (8-4) Dwelt, outpaced in rear, always behind, last of 10, 20l behind Red Roar (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sep.
Billionaire Boy (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 7l behind Rothesay Dancer (8-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Sep.
Bushwhacker (AUS) 9-4fav (9-3) Steadied and bumped start, took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, chased leaders and edged left over 1f out, strong challenge to press winner well inside final furlong, refused to go by, 2nd of 10, nk behind Doc Hay (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f mdn stks (5) pol.
Francis Albert 33-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Almaty Express (8-9) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Sharp Shoes 6-1 (9-0) Close up, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Avertuoso (8-12) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-58 (6) gs in Sep.
Whispering Ridge 66-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, chased leaders on inside, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 14l behind Prince James (8-10) at Wolverhampton 5f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Aug.
Aalsmeer 3-1 (8-12) Went right start, tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Nadinska (8-12) at Bath 6f mdn stks (5) gs.
A Pocketful Of Rye (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Steadied start, in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on to go 4th inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 11, 5l behind Paphos (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Sep.
Cloth Ears 66-1 (8-13) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 11l behind Junket (8-12) at Windsor 6f mdn stks (5) sft.
Estonia 11-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 14l behind Moonline Dancer (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo stks (4) gf in Aug '09.
Suttonia (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Towards rear, kept on one pace straight, 8th of 14, 7l behind Desert Al (9-4) at Dundalk 5f app hcp 47-60 pol in May.
Woodwind Piccolo mare out of Ma Jolie.
Mottley Crewe 5-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon lost place, 7th of 11, 8l behind Ritual (9-7) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sep.
