soon bustled along, headway to chase winner 10f out until 6f out, weakened 5f out, tailed off
disputed lead early, prominent, chased winner 6f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent on outside, steadied 11f out, weakened over 2f out
made all, drew clear from over 7f out, 10 lengths ahead 3f out, all out final furlong, never looked like being caught
held up in rear, not much room on inside 8f out, headway over 4f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, headway over 3f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, headway 10f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
prominent early, chased leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
Nonrunner
Nothing comes here in sparkling form so a repeat of BARBIROLLI's recent third to Venir Rouge at Newbury may be enough to take the top spot today. Mark Brisbourne's experienced gelding has been dropped a couple of pounds for that last run and is now rated 50, the same mark as his last win in May and way below his highest winning mark. He goes on any ground so won't mind which way the weather goes and he looks the most solid option in the race. Goldan Jess needs to improve for the switch back to the flat, Looks The Business drops in trip after a fair effort last time but it was a small field and perhaps unreliable form, whilst Jelly Mo steps up in trip but is yet to prove her stamina over this distance. This track may suit Monaadi more than the Roodee last time at Chester, but Le Corvee looks more of a danger judging by his good run here last time behind Maybe I Wont. This looks a tricky finale for punters but the feeling is that Barbirolli is the safest bet.
Monaadi (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 12l behind Toshi (9-7) at Chester 1m 4f (5) gf in Jun.
Le Corvee (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 13, 5l behind Starstruck Peter (8-10) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Jelly Mo 10-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden well over 1f out, soon edged left, onepace, 5th of 12, 6l behind Goose Green (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) fm in Jun.
Looks The Business (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Led 1f, in touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on until switched inside and no extra final furlong, last of 4, 3l behind Yonder (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Barbirolli 5-1 (8-6) Towards rear, headway to chase leaders 3f out, no impression over 1f out on leading pair, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Venir Rouge (9-7) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Goldan Jess (IRE) 18-1 (8-0) Mid-division, chased leaders 4f out, no impression over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 20l behind Constant Cheers (9-7) at Newbury 1m 3f App hcp (5) gf in Jul '08.
Ben Bacchus (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Soon chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 6th of 9, 10l behind Terminate (9-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f sell stks (6) pol in Jun.
Speagle (IRE) 25-1 (7-13) Tracked leader, under pressure over 3f out, soon lost place, 6th of 7, 37l behind Penang Cinta (8-10) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Bert's Memory 15-2 (8-4) Prominent, reminders over 2f, soon beaten, 6th of 8, 15l behind Run Free (8-11) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
