SMART STEP won twice in testing ground last month, including a victory over today's trip at Carlisle. He carries a penalty for his recent win at Hamilton but there should be more to come from Mark Johnston's three-year-old. Emeralds Spirit also acts in the going and should stay the extra having won an apprentice race over a mile here last week, while Brockfield is another with claims on his second at Hamilton last month when he had a below-par Nolecce well behind. Little Book makes most appeal of the remainder.
Ours (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) In rear, pushed along over 5f out, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 8l behind Shotley Mac (9-3) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
The Which Doctor 22-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 17, 29l behind Imaginary World (9-1) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Black Coffee 12-1 (9-7) Behind, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no threat, 7th of 14, 6l behind Market Puzzle (8-7) at Haydock 1m 2f all hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sep.
Brockfield 4-1 (9-2) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 14, 9l behind Captain Macarry (9-3) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sep.
Nolecce 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 23l behind Botham (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Sep.
Free Art 9-2 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 7, 8l behind Damascus Symphony (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Sep.
Emeralds Spirit (IRE) 4-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Ayr 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Sep beating Funky Munky (8-6) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
My Mate Jake (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, hanging left when not clear run over 1f out or inside final furlong, switched left and no impression, eased, 7th of 12, 6l behind Midas Moment (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Smart Step 11-4fav (9-0) With leader, led 3f out, ridden over 2f out, driven out, won at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Sep beating Uncle Bryn (9-4) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Only You Maggie (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, headway to lead 8f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 7l behind Destiny Of Dreams (9-5) at Bath 1m 2f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sep.
Little Book 8-1 (8-11) Close up, ridden and no impression 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Benny The Bear (9-4) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Sep.
