chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, every chance when short of room over 1f out, soon switched right, rallied and ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden halfway and hung left from over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on
in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on, never nearer
led, headed halfway, every chance when hampered over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on one pace final furlong
soon ridden along in rear, never near leaders
pulled hard, raced wide in touch, led halfway, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, keen, held up, some headway halfway, no impression after
Nonrunner
CAPTAIN CAVENDISH is selected ahead of Mill Pond and Klandester. The selection showed a huge amount of progress to win at Wolverhampton last month and seems to have been sparked into life by the fitting of blinkers. It is interesting he sports a visor today but, having impressed with the way he overcame trouble in running, the son of Captain Rio appears to already have a professional attitude. Mill Pond has a bit of speed in the locker and goes handicapping on a fair mark. His trainer should never be underestimated and, despite having poor form figures, it is noteworthy he comes here instead of going to Great Leighs later in the week. Klandester has a similar profile and will again be wearing a tongue tie in a bid to boost his cause. However, he may be worth a shot at sprinting, so all would not be lost where he to fall short of the mark today. Therefore, it can pay to stick with a definite improver, with nothing fitting the bill better than last-time-out winner Captain Cavendish.
Captain Cavendish (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, mid-division, switched left over 2f out, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, ran on to lead close home, won at W'hampton 7f 2yo sll (6) pol in Oct beating Svindal (8-11) by a hd, 12 ran.
Kristopher James (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, prominent on inside, soon lost place, behind after, 8th of 11, 11l behind Island Sunset (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Oct.
Kladester (USA) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 12, 11l behind Ubi Ace (8-11) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) sft in Sept.
Dawn Wee 66-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 8th of 11, 14l behind Fulham Broadway (9-3) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Daily Planet (IRE) 100-1 (7-7) Always behind, 9th of 10, 16l behind Oasis Knight (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept.
Cool Sonata (IRE) 100-1 (7-12) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace entering final furlong, 8th of 20, 6l behind One Cool Kitty (8-10) at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sept.
Star of Sophia (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Bumped start, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon held, 4th of 11, 7l behind Gassal (8-6) at W'hampton 7f 2yo sll (6) pol in Sept.
Dontforgeturshovel 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 10th of 12, 15l behind Abuelito John (8-12) at Windsor 1m 2yo sll (6) gf in Sept.
Moon Warrior 200-1 (8-12) Led to halfway, soon behind, last of 7, 41l behind On Our Way (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo stk (2) gd in Oct.
Mill Pond 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2f out, last of 8, 17l behind Wajaha (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Oct.
