held up rear, headway 4th, ridden and every chance when hit last, not quicken flat
held up, steady headway 5th, ran on strongly after last to lead close home
led, mistake 2 out, headed soon after and weakened
in touch and keen, ridden to lead after 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra
in touch and keen, jumped slowly 1st, mistake 2nd, ridden and weakened 3 out
in rear and mistake 1st, lost touch 5th
held up mid-division, headway 4th, ridden and hung right approaching last, led and headed close home
in touch, not fluent 2nd, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, mistake and weakened approaching last
tracked leader, not fluent 2nd, mistake when weakened 2 out
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace
in touch and keen, ridden 4th, weakened 3 out
mid-division, lost place and behind from 3rd
Not a lot of form to go on so we stick with Prince Vector in preference to Robinzal and Accumulus. Prince Vector was a useful sort on the level over middle distances and while there is no guarantee that he can transfer his ability to the winter game, he is with the right man for the job. Robinzal has the edge of experience and should not be discounted under a penalty. A disappointing follow up at Stratford was followed by a slightly more encouraging run on the level last month. Accumulus ran a solid race behind Ameeq last time out and is unlikely to be at fancy prices this time around. Hawridge King was a perennial placer on the level and may be better with a bit more cut in the ground. The Grey Man won a bumper over a year ago and is watched in the market for any signs of confidence. Earl of Spectrum is a previous winner on the going and effectively represents the benchmark. Timberlake was sent off at double figure odds on the level and may be of interest if any cash is seen. Sundarbob can be anticipated to make the running. Prince Vector secures the nod.
Robinzal 10-1 (11-5) Held up, headway after 2f out, jumped left and disputed 2nd last, one pace, 3rd of 9, 12l behind Flamand (9-10) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Sept.
Accumulus 33-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, good headway after 3 out, chased winner after 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 16, 6l behind Ameeq (11-5) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Earl Of Spectrum (GER) 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division, effort after 5th, weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 12, 13l behind Walton Way (10-0) at Worcester 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Sept.
Hawridge King 8-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway 4th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 16, 12l behind Prime Contender (11-0) at Warwick 2m 3yo nov hdl (B) sft in Dec.
Merthyrmawr 66-1 (10-7) Held up, headway over 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 11, 19l behind Shiwawa (11-7) at Stratford 2m nhf (5) gf in Sept.
Prince Vector 16-1 (9-9) Mid-division, effort 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 9l behind Stoop To Conquer (9-4) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug (Flat).
Sundarbob (IRE) 5-2fav (10-5) Led until headed 3f out, kept on same pace, lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Ballykelly (10-11) at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) pol in Mar.
The Grey Man 10-1 (10-8) Held up and behind, headway over 3f out, switched left well over 1f out, soon led, driven out, won at Worcester 2m nhf (H) gs in Apr '05 beating Wogan (11-4) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
