held up, ridden 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
steady behind leaders, effort going well to lead entering final furlong, kept on well
chased leaders, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, not reached winner
slowly to stride and always behind
with leader, every chance when hung left and right and reluctant over 1f out, not run on
chased leaders on outer, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
slight lead on the inside, strongly pressed from 2f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened quickly
behind, pushed along 3f out, headway on inside 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, one pace towards finish
Nonrunner
JOSS STICK has the vote here after some improved performances for his new yard with Sarah's Art and Hurricane Coast also in with chances. After drastically losing form over the summer the switch to join Ron Harris' stable seems to have done the trick for the selection who has begun to rediscover better performances in recent races. The latest effort came at Wolverhampton where he looked well capable of taking a race of this quality when third of 10. Because of the lack of form previously he's now off a mark eight pounds lower than his last winning rating and this could be set up for him. Sarah's Art could be value here at his optimum trip. His last effort over the minimum distance was on his penultimate start when finishing in second place of eleven at Kempton. It was a good showing from the five-year-old who had a lot of ground to make up after meeting problems at the start and suggested better could come in the coming weeks. The sixth from the race has since gone on to place and score which will add to his claims. Hurricane Coast drops back to five furlongs after some decent efforts over distances up to a mile. Still well below his highest winning mark he has been showing that his current rating is causing him a little trouble but he's well placed in the handicap for this contest and has the ability to go well. Triskaidekaphobia has a claim on his last effort but Joss Stick should be too strong for them all.
Ben 50-1 (8-13) Towards rear, soon hung left, never a factor, 12th of 14, 18l behind She's Our Beauty (8-2) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs.
Thoughtsofstardom 20-1 (8-6) Went left start, soon in touch on inside, ridden and effort 2f out, no progress, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 8l behind Littledodayno (8-13) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Joss Stick 18-1 (8-11) Steadied start, very keen in rear, headway and effort on outer over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd final stride, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Cosmic Destiny (9-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
A Wish For You 66-1 (8-7) Soon pushed along in rear, some headway on inside over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 13l behind Efisio Princess (8-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Nov.
Our Fugitive (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Led, carried head high throughout, ridden and headed just over 1f out, no extra, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 11, 3l behind River Thames (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Triskaidekaphobia 6-1 (8-7) Led briefly, stayed prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Fast Freddie (9-0) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Baileys Brazilian 50-1 (9-3) Never reach beyond mid-division, 8th of 11, 10l behind Bold Diva (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Sarah's Art (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division on outside, not much room over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Kaystar Ridge (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Magic Glade 16-1 (8-4) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 10, 2l behind Step It Up (9-1) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Hurricane Coast 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, soon ridden, no impression over 1f out, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Royal Manor (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
