mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
behind, never on terms
held up, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, driven and headed over 1f out, soon no extra
in touch, ridden 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven and weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden over 2f out, driven and stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not quite reach winner
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, beaten when eased final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, driven and weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, never trouble leaders
held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
prominent, ridden 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, kept on well
BOUNTY REEF is the selection in this poor Nursery with Barcode and Hold The Bucks also expected to feature. The selection is one of only two entrants with winning form in their last six runs, the other is Barcode, but was a long way off when last in a four runner race last time. But that run can be forgiven slightly as she failed to settle while carrying six pounds extra from her maiden win 13 days previously. Back down to a much more competitive mark today, over a better distance this filly should add to her bounty. To the other horse who has winning form, which is, Richard Hannon's Barcode. That victory in a five furlong claimer at Bath was followed by a solid effort when fourth of 12 last time out here over six furlongs. The vote goes to elsewhere though as we cannot be certain she'll stay the trip which she tackles for the first time. Hold The Bucks looked to fail to build on a solid run, when second of fourteen over course and distance, by following it up with an effort that had an air of vulnerability about it. Still some rating points to it being a slightly better display and if he can produce his top performance it might be good enough. Frame and Cover has been a consistent performer but the form from his last outing doesn't stand up with the winner failing to score again while Redhead is yet to place but is the highest rated in the field. we stick with the winning form here and plump for Bonuty Reef.
Redhead (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Slowly away, behind, headway on outisde final furlong, no danger, 9th of 13, 4l behind Dubai Crest (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sept.
Loulou (USA) 50-1 (8-12) Always in rear, pushed along over 3f out, last of 14, 13l behind Close Alliance (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn (4) pol in Oct.
Welcome Applause (IRE) 17-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, hard driven over 3f out, soon struggling, 10th of 14, 11l behind Aladdin's Lamp (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Itsher 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind most of way, 8th of 11, 10l behind Smokey Ryder (8-12) at Folkestone 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Aug.
Hold The Bucks (USA) 17-2 (8-12) Took keen hold, chased leaders, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 13, 4l behind Dubai Crest (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sept.
Bounty Reef 16-1 (8-6) Pulled hard, held up in last place, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 4, 17l behind Alcalde (8-13) at Leicester 1m 2f 2yo stk (3) sft in Oct.
Josiah Bartlett (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 12th of 13, 13l behind Opinion Poll (9-3) at Leicester 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Winterbrook King 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders 4f, 9th of 13, 17l behind Saint Arch (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Mr Redford 28-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, some headway over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 9, 14l behind Donativum (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Barcode 6-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went moderate 4th towards finish, 4th of 12, 8l behind Chicken Momo (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Ba Globetrotter 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders until weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 9l behind Abuelito John (8-12) at Windsor 1m 2yo sll (6) gf in Sept.
Royal Max (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left and no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 20, 7l behind Bounty Reef (8-10) at Redcar 1m 2yo hcp (6) gs in Sept.
Frame And Cover 14-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, headway over 2f out, wide entering straight and lost place, 6th of 11, 9l behind Alphabeth (8-4) at W'hampton 6f 2yo clm (5) pol in Aug.
True Britannia 16-1 (8-12) Behind, pushed along and struggling halfway, no chance when not much room briefly on rails over 1f out, 9th of 11, 10l behind Rainbow Seeker (9-6) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
