behind, headway from over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
behind, never on terms
stumbled start, held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on
tracked leaders, driven halfway, led inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leader, weakened final 2f
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
led after 2f, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
soon led, headed after 2f, lost place over 4f out
held up, never on terms
slowly into stride, soon outpaced and behind
with leaders on outside, lost place halfway
The Job, Monkey Madge and Golden Spectrum form the shortlist and our selection is for the first named. Adie Smith's representative has an appalling draw to work from last week but he is a consistent sort when things are in his favour and it looks interesting that Tony Culhane has been booked this afternoon. Monkey Madge looked a winner in waiting during her most recent start. She did not do a lot wrong during her run over course-and-distance on Tuesday and she is offered due respect at this level. Golden Spectrum provided a red-letter day for William Carson. Today's trip is one furlong shorter and the grade is higher. On old form, Golden Spectrum would have a chance although he is far from the most consistent of creature. Doctor Dennis is far from straight forward. His most recent victory attracted a 3lb rise and he will need a canny piece of riding from the saddle to make his present felt this afternoon. Mount Royale has looked very difficult to win with of late and is unlikely to get a soft lead. A tough race and we will side with The Job at a working man's price.
Doctor Dennis (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Held up, headway 2f out, switched right, led inside last, ridden out, won at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs beating Imperium (8-12) by a nk, 14 ran.
The Job 11-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 3l behind Golden Spectrum (8-6) at Southwell 1m app banded (7) fbs.
Mister Elegant 4-1fav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Vancouver Gold (8-7) at W'hampton 7f sll (6) pol.
Monkey Madge 5-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Only If I Laugh (8-13) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs.
Mount Royale (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Only If I Laugh (8-13) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs.
Golden Spectrum (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, led over 4f out, held on well, won at Southwell 1m app banded (7) fbs beating Spy Gun (8-9) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Mulberry Lad (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Soon outpaced, ridden and headway over 1f out, edged left and stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Trouble Maker (9-4) at W'hampton 6f banded stk (7) pol.
Apple Wood 13-2fav (8-8) Soon prominent, 3rd and ridden 3f out, weakened entering straight, 14th of 18, 17l behind Aldocos (9-4) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 0-60 gs in Oct.
