never better than mid-division
led and was headed after 1f, remained in touch until weakened over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along halfway, effort over 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace
towards rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up behind leaders, led 2f out, ridden and kept on gamely final furlong
prominent, driven halfway, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, effort when not much room over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
mid-division, driven over 2f out, never reached challenging position
dwelt, always behind
towards rear, not much room and switched right 2f out, stayed on final furlong
led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, soon beaten
held up, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
Dabbers Ridge, Top Dirham and Prince Tum Tum are three against the field in a wide open handicap and the vote is given to Top Dirham. The selection ran well when last seen when second behind Rohaani. He returns to action on a fair mark and from a good draw he looks the value bet in an open affair.Dabbers Ridge rates the main danger on his latest third behind Hail The Chief. He is sure to have come on for the run but he often finds less than expected off the bridle and for that reason he is opposed. Prince Tum Tum is another that could go well on his best form but he looks weighted up to his best. Lord Of The East is another that is sure to strip fitter here having already had a run this season but he has been done no favours by the draw. Of the remainder Wigwam Willie is from a yard in form and looks on a fair mark so should be noted in the market but in a race where few can be ruled out we are happy to side with Top Dirham.
Lord of The East 13-2 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Mandarin Spirit (8-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Prince Tum Tum (USA) 4-1fav (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon struggling in rear, 10th of 11, 5l behind Hayyani (8-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Isidore Bonheur (IRE) 11-2 (8-8) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Realism (9-5) at York 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Oct.
Tagula Sunrise (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Raced far side, in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 23, 13l behind Kenmore (8-6) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Oct.
Dabbers Ridge (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Close up, led halfway, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Hail The Chief (8-6) at Leicester 7f hcap (4) gs.
Top Dirham 16-1 (8-13) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on to lead just inside final furlong, headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 8, shd behind Rohaani (9-8) at Thirsk 1m hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Inside Story (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and one paced final 2f, 3rd of 7, 13l behind Chantaco (8-13) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Oct.
King Harson 6-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 18, 15l behind Wyatt Earp (9-4) at Catterick 7f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
