led, ridden and headed well over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear and soon chased along, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader, ridden to lead well over 2f out, clear over 1f out, pushed out final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened approaching final furlong
mid-division, effort 3f out, no impression
dwelt and always behind
towards rear, soon ridden along, never trouble leaders
chased leaders to halfway
towards rear and soon chased along, some late headway but never reached challenging position
Rievaulx Valentino is a major player dropped in grade but his best runs have come over the minimum trip and so preference is for Wild Bill Tracey ahead of Mister Christie. Whilst the horse is yet to win in five starts, he has shown ability and with the step up in trip expected to suit, he should run well for his in-form stable. He should hold a good position from his plum draw and with more improvement to come, he is given the vote now also dropped in grade. Mister Christie's sole win came over five furlongs but he has run well over this trip and cannot be ruled out now back in claiming company. Rievaulx Valentino is likely to be high on many people's shortlists given the drop in grade, and whilst he is sure to give a good account of himself, he hasn't appeared to really get home over this trip on his last two outings. Harbour Blues has claims on the pick of his runs and is fairly consistent so is worth a check. At a price Little Firecracker could go well from a low draw and a light weight, however it is Wild Bill Tracey who is given the nod.
Wild Bill Tracey 9-2 (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Another Socket (8-12) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Dancing Maite 100-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, never dangerous, last of 11, 25l behind Celtic Strand (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Oct.
Harbour Blues 13-2 (9-3) Raced keenly, soon tracking winner, ridden well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Mafioso (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Mister Christie 8-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 12l behind Fathsta (7-6) at Chester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Rievaulx Valentino 18-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 10l behind Craggy Cat (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept.
Somarini 66-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 16, 32l behind Mwindaji (8-12) at Leicester 7f 2yo sll (6) gf in Sept.
Andrasta 12-1 (8-13) In touch, effort over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Paint Stripper (7-13) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
Bahamarama (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders to over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, eased final furlong, 11th of 12, 27l behind Cross Fell (8-12) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Whistful Miss 20-1 (8-6) Outpaced and always in rear, last of 10, 15l behind Fabuleux Cherie (8-6) at Windsor 5f 2yo sll (5) gd in Aug.
Little Firecracker 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 17l behind Resplendent Light (9-6) at Pontefract 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Libertytyne 25-1 (8-6) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Marino Prince (8-6) at W'hampton 7f 2yo sll (6) pol.
