in touch until weakened after 3 out
tracked leaders, led approaching last, headed flat, one pace under pressure
prominent, mid-division, weakened 3rd, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, reminders 3rd, weakened 5th
close up, led 3 out, headed approaching last, no extra under pressure
led to 3 out, outpaced next, rallied approaching last, led flat, kept on
mid-division, headway and prominent 2 out, effort approaching last, one pace
in touch, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
towards rear, outpaced halfway, kept on one pace from after 2 out, no impression on leaders
in touch, weakened after 3 out
in touch to 4th, weakened next, behind when fell on flat after 3 out
Poker De Sivola gets the vote over El Dee, Reidwil, Impress and Player. This does not appear to be a strong juvenile contest, and Poker De Sivola should certainly be involved in the finish based on past efforts. Ferdy Murphy's charge was sent off as favourite on his British debut at Wetherby in October but could only finish third on what was his first outing since April. Nevertheless, the French import was then asked to take on Listed company on a return to the Yorkshire track just over a fortnight ago, and trailed home well behind Degas Art. This drop in grade should help his cause enormously, and he should now be spot on in a bid to open his account, so looks worth supporting. El Dee has found one too good at both Huntingdon and Sedgefield on his last two starts, and also takes a step down the ladder, but he has looked a bit one-paced and is worth taking on again. Reidwil was purchased at Goffs France sale in July and is sure to have been well schooled, but his inexperience may find him out, while Impress has not lived up to his name yet, but cost 100,000gns as a yearling before current connections got him for a snip at 4,500gns, so should be placed to good effect in time. Player could be anything, so watch the market is the suggestion for the Graham Wylie-owned newcomer, but Poker De Sivola makes most appeal.
Celtic Empire (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 5f out, headway over 3f out, no impression final 2f, 5th of 14, 14l behind Ice And Fire (9-2) at Southwell 1m 6f banded stk (7) fbs (Flat).
El Dee (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) In touch, went 2nd 5th, challenged 3 out, every chance approaching last, no extra flat, 2nd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Shaydreambeliever (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Haroum (USA) 14-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner 3 out to approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 11, 29l behind Freeze The Flame (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Impress 28-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 3 out, 4th of 11, 34l behind Faucon Bleu (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Oct.
Player (FR) 10th of 12, more than 18l behind Pompano Park at Paris-Vincennes 1m 3f NH flat (Flat).
Poker De Sivola (FR) 14-1 (10-12) Held up and raced wide, reminders and weakened 4 out, 5th of 6, well behind Degas Art (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 3yo nov hdl (1) sft in Oct.
Prince Zafonic 25-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 23l behind Escayola (9-9) at Musselburgh 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gs (Flat).
Reidwil (FR) Bonnet Rouge gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Sol Run (FR) 18-1 (10-9) Held up, outpaced 4f out, never on terms, 11th of 13, 44l behind Turbo Linn (10-5) at Carlisle 1m 6f nhf (6) hvy in Oct.
Sparkbridge (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) In touch, lost place approaching 5 out, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Tritonix (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gd.
Subsidise (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) Chased leader, weakened 4 out and pulled up 3 out in race won by Arisea (10-5) at Wetherby 2m 3yo nov sll hdl (5) gd, 9 ran.
Tirol Livit (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Chased leader, led 6th, headed 3 out, soon beaten, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Faucon Bleu (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Oct.
Intavac Girl 100-1 (10-10) Held up, badly on bend approaching 3 out, never dangerous, 6th of 15, well behind My Petra (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gf.
