chased leaders, headway to chase winner 3f out, soon ridden, weakened well over 1f out
made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, weakened over 2f out
pushed along and outpaced towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division and keen, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest at finish
slowly into stride, outpaced behind, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Not a lot of form to go on in many cases so Grey Light rates a tentative pick ahead of Doubtful Sound and Bobby Rose. There won't have been too many Sheikh Mohammed owned runners taking their chances around here and while it is worrying that the 150 000gns purchase has already had the unkindest cut of all, he doesn't appear to have too much opposition if he is up to the task. Doubtful Sound has a dirt-bred pedigree and gave a good account on a first outing at Dunstall Park. He was ahead of a 61-rated rival on that day and was giving weight. Bobby Rose has looked a little unlucky to not get off the mark but excuses are starting to wear thin. Dramatic ran lamentably last time out and should not be discounted from bouncing back to form. Not Now Lewis has a fair draw today whilst Belvedere Vixen has shunned easier opportunities than this. Grey Light is an interesting runner and the hint is taken.
Bobby Rose 8-1 (8-12) Stumbled after 1f, pulled hard, soon in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 4l behind Louphole (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (5) pol.
Going Skint 16-1 (8-8) Lost place over 6f out, behind when bumped well over 3f out, 12th of 13, 19l behind Norwegian (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Caspian Rose 25-1 (8-12) Edged left soon after start, mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 8l behind Jabbara (8-12) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs in Nov.
Doubtful Sound (USA) 12-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and hung left over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, headed final strides, 2nd of 9, nk behind Play Straight (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Dec.
Dramatic 11-4 (8-11) Held up, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 11l behind Rosa de Mi Corazon (8-6) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Esprit de Nuit (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders until weakened over 2f out, 6th of 7, 20l behind Dress To Impress (9-3) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Grey Light (IRE) Namid gelding, brother to winning miler Baynes Cross, half-brother to winning miler Park Drive.
Inverted 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Sister Etienne (8-12) at Southwell 5f 2yo sll (6) fbs in Dec.
Kindkintyre (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, never a factor, 9th of 10, 23l behind Great Explorer (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Last Sovereign 10-3 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 6th of 9, 4l behind Estimator (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Not Now Lewis (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Fairnilee (8-12) at Kempton 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Danalova 33-1 (8-12) Dwelt, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 10, 15l behind Soft Morning (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
First Frost 66-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride and always behind, 8th of 10, 9l behind Tendalay (9-3) at Kempton 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Belvedere Vixen 9-4 (8-12) Chased leader, led over 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind Tendalay (9-3) at Kempton 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
