in touch, lost place well over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
held up, raced keenly, hampered over 2f out, soon hung right, headway over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
made all, clear when ridden well over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, unchallenged
held up, headway and edged left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
reared in stalls, chased winner, ridden well over 1f out, no impression
slowly into stride, held up, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon edged left and weakened
prominent, raced keenly, lost place halfway
behind final 3f
ENLIGHTENED is taken to step up on his two career starts and land this; the long standing maiden North South Divide and Bilboa who can be bracketed as similar to the previous mentioned danger, could be found wanting once again although they have shown more than enough in the past to suggest they are capable of competing for minor honours. Enlightened finished a never nearer sixth last time out at Windsor where the rain softened ground would not have been entirely in his favour. While the bare form is nothing to get excited, his lightly raced profile makes him appealing against some exposed sorts. North South Divide has some good efforts in amongst some disappointing efforts. It is hardly encouraging that his previous connections opted to dispose of him. Returning to six furlongs will suit him while Bilboa who is so often ridden patiently but has not got the most instant turn of foot which always makes it difficult for him. Mr Rev returns from a break here and his form is ordinary to say the least, particularly his latest starts. Enlightened is selected to win it.
Alocin (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Prominent early, dropped towards rear before straight, soon no impression, last of 14, 22l behind Diamond Fire (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp 0-60 pol in Sept.
Bilboa 17-2 (8-11) Held up behind mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out, not troubled leaders, 5th of 12, 5l behind River Kirov (8-12) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Marvin Gardens 66-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 13, 9l behind Mrs Bun (8-9) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Mr Rev 33-1 (9-2) Always behind, 10th of 12, 11l behind Sovereignty (9-9) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jul.
North South Divide (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Atheer Dubai (9-3) at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (5) pol.
Enlightened 8-1 (8-12) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Motivated Choice (8-12) at Windsor 6f mdn stk (5) gs in Oct.
Princess Namid (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 14, 33l behind Zeffirelli (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo sll (6) gd in Sept.
Rose de Rita 100-1 (8-12) Dropped in after start, headway over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 9l behind Wreningham (9-3) at Great Leighs 5f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Sept.
