prominent, driven over 3f out, soon outpaced
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
towards rear, never dangerous
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
started slowly, soon prominent, driven over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up, smooth progress over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
prominent, driven over 3f out, ridden when weakening over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, no extra final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
always behind
prominent, reminders over 5f out, soon behind
Taxman is the pick over the likes of Extra Cover, Woolstone Boy and Considine to name but three. Clive Brittain's charge came good at Newcastle at the end of last month when put back up to two miles, and although dropped back in trip here for his first visit to Southwell, he is well treated and should go close. Extra Cover was disappointing at Newcastle last time, given his earlier efforts at Pontefract, but although little better than plating class, he can figure in the shake-up along with Woolstone Boy who seeks a hat-trick after two successes here. He carries a penalty and is also dropped back in trip, but is in good heart as he prepares to embark on a career over hurdles in due course. Considine makes a quick reappearance after finishing down the field in the Cesarewitch and is well handicapped compared to his Turf form, while Kentucky Bullet has more to do than when landing a Banded event here last week. Taxman is gradually getting the hang of things, and is taken to come out on top again.
Bobby Kennard 20-1 (9-3) Always behind, 13th of 14, 22l behind Skye's Folly (9-12) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Extra Cover (IRE) 7-2fav (8-8) Missed break towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 16, 10l behind Intavac Boy (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Woolstone Boy (USA) 11-8fav (9-10) Held up, headway over 4f out, led over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, won at Southwell 2m stk (7) fbs beating Midnight Creek (9-12) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Taxman (IRE) 15-2 (8-5) In touch, headway and effort over 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on, won at Newcastle 2m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sept beating Our Choice (8-10) by a nk, 14 ran.
Kentucky Bullet (USA) 3-1fav (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Southwell 1m 3f stk (7) fbs beating Medjugorje Message (8-8) by 1l, 14 ran.
Sea Map 9-2 (9-4) Always in rear never dangerous, 9th of 13, 18l behind Severely (9-6) at Chepstow 2m 3yo hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Dizzy Future 9-2 (8-12) In touch, dashed into clear lead 2f out, caught near finish, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Dovedale (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn clm (7) pol in Sept.
Considine (USA) 200-1 (7-12) Never in contention, 24th of 34, 33l behind Sergeant Cecil (9-8) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gs.
