mid-division, ridden and one pace final 2f
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and no extra final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, driven and weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon driven and weakened
led, ridden 2f out, driven and headed near line
slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, effort over 1f, no quicken inside final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, hard driven to lead near line
prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
in rear and keen, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
Division one of the seven furlong handicap and CHEAP STREET is purely a tentative selection to win it; a whole host of dangers can be cited including One More Round, Musical Script and Ten Pole Tudor. Cheap Street has raced predominantly over six furlongs on his last couple of starts but the manner in which he is staying on in the closing stages of his races suggests that attempting seven furlongs is at least worth a try. One More Round continues to hold his form very well despite his advancing years. He tends to struggle to concede weight to rivals these days and is better suited by favourable race conditions in claiming company. Musical Script scored on his first attempt at seven furlongs for some time two starts back before failing to take advantage of what appeared a favourable mark at Wolverhampton last time. Ten Pole Tudor and Manchestermaverick, who is lightly raced and open to some improvement are others of note but Cheap Street is the selection.
One More Round (USA) 7-2jt-fav (9-4) Held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, soon switched right, good headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, won going away, comfortably, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Tudor Prince (9-4) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Cheap Street 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Perfect Silence (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
Musical Script (USA) 5-2fav (9-3) Mid-division, raced keenly, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Tender Process (8-12) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Ten Pole Tudor 40-1 (8-13) Held up, headway 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, unable to quicken, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Sendreni (9-0) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
Dawson Creek (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Close up, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 6th of 10, 5l behind Mister Ross (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Fine Ruler (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 4l behind Tous Les Deux (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Dark Camellia 5-1 (8-12) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, weakened quickly, 5th of 11, 8l behind Silaah (9-4) at Kempton 6f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Oct.
Tobar Suil Lady (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) In rear, last halfway, struggling after, last of 12, 12l behind Royal Challenge (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Silidan 8-1 (9-5) In touch to 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 13, 12l behind Tous Les Deux (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Manchestermaverick (USA) 13-2 (8-13) Always prominent, ridden well over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Tender Process (8-12) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
King's Colour 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon outpaced, 7th of 14, 15l behind Lease of Life (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gd in Oct.
Roundthetwist (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, close up over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 10l behind Five Wishes (8-7) at Hamilton 1m clm (6) gd in Aug.
Grizedale (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 12, 4l behind Hart of Gold (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Cape Roberto (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Raced centre, chased leader 5f, 9th of 12, 10l behind Casino Night (8-13) at Newmarket 1m 3yo app hcp (5) gs in Oct.