close up, ridden 2f out, effort inside final furlong, kept on one pace
close up, effort inside final furlong, stayed on to lead close home
raced wide mid-division, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders
in rear, headway when hampered and carried left approaching final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders
dwelt always in rear
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed close home
in rear, headway when not clear run entering final 2f, bumped entering final furlong, shaken up inside final furlong, ran on under hand ride, not reach leaders
led, headed 5f out, chased clear leader until led again over 1f out, headed and weakened inside final furlong
very slowly away soon pushed along, keen headway on outer to track leader over 6f out, soon clear, ran wide into straight 2f out, soon headed and hung left, weakened final furlong
keen held up, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge leader when carried right into straight 2f out, lost ground, rallied inside final furlong to go 3rd
keen tracked leader, ridden when weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Buster Brown has been returned a losing favourite on his last three starts and Mcbirney is equally frustrating having having failed to justify favouritism at Kempton on his last couple of outings. It could pay to stick with AUTOMOTIVE given he's been raised just 2lb for his recent course and distance win as this looks no tougher. Fair Ranger finished a bit closer last time and may figure off his current mark.
Buster Brown (IRE) 6-4fav (9-7) Tracked leaders on inner, effort when short of room and not clear run entering final furlong, soon eased, 8th of 13, 6l behind Nelson Quay (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Young Dottie 66-1 (9-2) Held up, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 10l behind Censorius (8-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Automotive 20-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, went 2nd inside final 2f, driven over 1f out, led inside final final furlong, kept on, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-65) (6) pol beating Benoordenhout (8-11) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mcbirney (USA) 6-4fav (9-4) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 4th of 13, 4l behind Cataria Girl (9-8) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Bridge That Gap 10-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, chased leaders over 8f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 6l behind Cataria Girl (9-8) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Santadelacruze 50-1 (9-3) Mid-divison, headway on outside 4f out, pushed along 3f out, wide on bend and weakened 2f out, last of 14, 19l behind Upper Street (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Matraash (USA) 40-1 (8-13) Raced wide soon in touch, ridden and weakened approaching final 2f, 10th of 12, 21l behind Pivotman (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5).
Snow King (USA) 25-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out, 10th of 13, 14l behind Ertikaan (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Munsarim (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Held up, always in rear, 10th of 11, 23l behind Ragged Robbin (9-11) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Toymaker 16-1 (9-4) Dwelt, raced wide towards rear, some late headway, never nearer, 6th of 13, 9l behind Royal Holiday (9-6) at Southwell 1m hcp (0-65) (6) fbs.
Fair Comment 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders on outside, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 10, 21l behind Mister Mayday (9-5) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) hvy in Oct.
Divine Warrior (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 13, 12l behind Mahsoob (9-5) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (4) pol.
Here For Good (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Comedy House (9-10) at Lingfield 1m 5f app hcp (6) pol.
Fair Ranger 25-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, driven 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final under pressure final furlong, no impression, 6th of 11, 2l behind Sabre Rock (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.