Town House can lan this tricky finale at the expense of Monte Major and Mystery Pips. The selection has a nice racing weight to carry and is coming here on the back of an eye catching run when second to Vlasta Weiner. He was well backed that day and was only touched off by a short head. the fact that this race come quickly should not affect his chances so is a horse to stay on the right side of. Monte Major carries a six pound penalty after his recent win over course and distance and as a consequense will find this tougher and with top weight to carry others are prefered. Mystery Pips has been knocking on the door of late and will be winning in his turn sometime soon but for the winner we return to Town House.
Monte Major (IRE) 5-2 (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, stayed on well, won at W'hampton 5f amt hcp (6) pol beating Spirit of Coniston (11-5) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Mystery Pips 14-1 (8-12) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, hd behind Sir Don (8-10) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Egyptian Lord 5-1 (8-10) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, faded, 5th of 12, 2l behind Kempsey (8-9) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Desert Dust 6-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Gifted Lass (8-7) at W'hampton 5f hcap (6) pol in Dec.
Borzoi Maestro 4-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 11l behind Gifted Lass (9-3) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs in Dec.
Thoughtsofstardom 20-1 (8-9) Slowly away, some late progress, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Cree (8-7) at Lingfield 6f hcap (6) pol in Dec.
Town House 7-1 (10-11) Led, ridden well over 1f out, headed last strides, 2nd of 10, nk behind Vlasta Weiner (11-0) at W'hampton 5f amt hcp (6) pol.
Lady Hopeful (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Vlasta Weiner (11-0) at W'hampton 5f amt hcp (6) pol.
