prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
went left start and towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, headway and every chance entering final furlong, soon one pace
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
steadied start, always behind
bumped start and behind, ridden over 2f out, switched right, driven final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, soon outpaced, no impression
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon one paced
behind, ridden 3f out, some late headway inside final furlong
prominent, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, hung right approaching final furlong, headed and no extra 75 yards
Nonrunner
A wide open sprint handicap to get the card underway and HOTHAM is the selection to win it. The main dangers look to be the Eric Alston pair of Princess Ellis, who showed blinding early speed last time, and Quiet Elegance. Hotham, a four-time winner on varying ground conditions, was beaten by the in-form Tony The Tap in a race run at a fierce gallop last time at Wolverhampton. With the race been run at a good pace, the form looks solid and the five-year-old is one of a number in with chances. Princess Ellis had lots to find at the weights last time in a Newmarket Listed race but belied her big odds to finish third. She is due to go up 3lb in future handicaps so theoretically is well treated here and a reproduction of her Newmarket effort would see her go close. Quiet Elegance is lightly raced and she should be monitored in the market compared to her stable companion. Being a half-sister to Reverence, she is bred to be fast and although disappointing since winning a conditions event earlier in the year, she indicated a return to form on her handicap debut last time. Irish Pearl could well have found her reappearance too quick at Leicester last time and is better judged by her fine second at Folkestone previously. The stiff climb here will suit Karl Burke's filly and she could reward those seeking some value. Green Park is another to consider - he ran creditably on the fibresand last time and although he is high in the weights and is drawn high, he is a consistent sort who very rarely fails to give his true running.
Princess Ellis 40-1 (8-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Peace Offering (8-12) at Newmarket 5f lst stk (1) gf.
Quiet Elegance 18-1 (8-10) Dwelt towards rear stand side, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Judd Street (9-4) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Sept.
Green Park (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Captain Dunne (8-13) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Sept.
Fol Hollow (IRE) 14-1 (8-2) Chased leaders stand side, ridden along halfway, soon beaten, 10th of 14, 7l behind Judd Street (9-4) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Sept.
Kay Two (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 14, 7l behind Captain Dunne (8-13) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Sept.
Irish Pearl (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 10l behind Errigal Lad (8-12) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Sept.
Northern Empire (IRE) 6-1jt-fav (9-4) Dwelt, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 9l behind Captain Dunne (8-13) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Sept.
How's She Cuttin' (IRE) 10-1 (8-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 16, 4l behind Look Busy (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
First Order 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, no impression after, 5th of 8, 5l behind Tony The Tap (9-0) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Hotham 3-1fav (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed last strides, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Tony The Tap (9-0) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Rasaman (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, under pressure halfway, soon weakened, last of 11, 13l behind Tony The Tap (9-1) at Leicester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Geojimali 14-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 8l behind Game Lad (8-8) at Ayr 7f hcap (3) hvy in Sept.
Hypnosis 20-1 (8-6) Dwelt and soon in touch far side, effort when weakening over 1f, 13th of 14, 10l behind Judd Street (9-4) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Sept.
Foxy Music 20-1 (9-2) Steadied start, always in rear, 12th of 13, 12l behind Supermassive Muse (8-13) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Avertuoso 20-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 6l behind Divine Spirit (8-12) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
The Nifty Fox 66-1 (8-12) Chased leaders stands' side group, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 27, 9l behind Against The Grain (9-0) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) hvy in Sept.
Divine Spirit 12-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Hotham (8-12) at Ayr 5f hcap (4) hvy in Sept.
