steadied start, settled in rear, headway on inside 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost 2nd final stride
narrowed leader to over 4f out, stayed prominent, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
took keen hold, in touch, ridden 2f out, no headway over 1f out , weakened final furlong
raced keenly, in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, ridden out
took keen hold towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
soon ridden along and keen after 1f, prominent, ridden 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on well towards finish
took keen hold, pressed leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on to regain 2nd final stride
TUBBY ISAACS should be suited by this longer trip and can resume winning ways at the main expense of Gold Express and Fantosha. Peter Makin's charge has been in good form over six furlongs this year, winning two of his four starts, and hasn't been too harshly dealt with by the handicapper. He has his quirks and can look a little reluctant but he has plenty of ability and was finishing off his race strongly enough to think that he can improve again for this longer trip. The longer trip could also bring about some improvement from Gold Express who lacked the pace to be competitive over five at Great Leighs. He hasn't stood a great deal of racing but he's another not short of ability and market support for him would be encouraging. Fantosha travels from Ireland and this well bred maiden could well make her presence felt but Wing Play still has to prove his effectiveness at this trip and may well need a return to further. The selection may well give his supporters a nervous moment or two at the start of the race but if he gets away on terms then Tubbys Isaacs is unlikely to be far away.
Mogok Ruby 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, switched right start and held up in rear, headway from 2f out, to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind April Fool (8-6) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Fantosha (USA) 10-1 (9-0) Prominent, 2nd 3f out, soon ridden, no extra and dropped to 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Clever Millie (8-13) at Gowran Park 7f mdn stk gd in Sept.
Wing Play (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left and led entering final furlong, soon headed, unable to quicken, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Mister New York (9-2) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Gold Express 11-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Ivory Silk (9-3) at Great Leighs 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Maybe I Wont 20-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, every chance entering final furlong, weakened towards finish, 8th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Strawberry Moon (9-2) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Tender Process (IRE) 5-2fav (9-9) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 13, 5l behind Mrs Bun (8-9) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Angaric (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, chased leader halfway, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, last of 13, 22l behind Smarty Socks (8-9) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct.
Tubby Isaacs 5-4fav (9-1) Slowly into stride, short of room and hampered over 1f out, switched right and stayed on to chase winner close home, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Resplendent Alpha (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
