mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, edged left and effort over 1f out, no impression
held up towards rear, headway when not clear run over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
held up in rear, not much room over 3f out, not clear run over 2f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reached winner
prominent, hampered over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
soon led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, not clear run over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden when hampered over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased
soon in touch, headway to lead well over 1f out, soon clear, carried head high, driven out
mid-division, not much room over 2f out, never near leaders
slowly into stride, held up in rear, came wide entering straight, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
We have three last time out winners taking their chance again in this competitive handicap and out of the trio WHISKY JACK seems to have got off the lightest at the hands of the assessor so carries our vote in preference to Integria while Crystallize looks good value for each-way players. Up just three pounds for scoring on Lingfield's Polytrack last time the selection headed three subsequent winners that day and another run of that ilk should have him following up. It's interesting that Integria's connections have decided to turn him out under a penalty rather than wait for reassessment after a success over a mile at Kempton last time. His best work came late on that day so the step down in trip might not be ideal. Crystallize is one of just three course winners in this field and he looks to have really good place claims racing off a mark just two pounds heavier than his last winning rating. The last time out winner we haven't mentioned is Quiquillo who should like this step up in trip for his follow up attempt, however, the seven pounds extra on his back maybe a different story. This is a race that sets the tone for the entire card and we give Whisky Jack just the better chance.
Integria 12-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway 4f out, hung right from and led over 1f out, soon in command, ran on, won at Kempton 1m hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Sep beating Rosco Flyer (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Especially Special (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, virtually pulled up over 1f out, last of 11, 22l behind Tagula Night (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
Kersivay 16-1 (9-2) Pulled hard, headway over 5f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 12, 9l behind Regeneration (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Quiquillo (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leader over 4f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Chepstow 6f 3yo mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug beating Dancing Welcome (8-5) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Amber Sunset 33-1 (9-1) In touch, raced keenly, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 6l behind Regeneration (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Here Comes Danny 9-1 (9-4) Mid-division, hard driven over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 18, 6l behind Cheap Thrills (9-5) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Whisky Jack 14-1 (9-4) Raced keenly, tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden and held on final furlong, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sep beating Night Lily (9-4) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Smalljohn 20-1 (8-10) Led, headed over 3f out, soon edged right, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 19, 8l behind Carnivore (9-6) at Redcar 7f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Gassin 14-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, effort entering final 2f, weakened 1f out, last of 16, 27l behind Kaolak (9-9) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Crystallize 12-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 13l behind Cheyenne Red (9-1) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sep.
All For You (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Mid-division, headway well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 8l behind Regeneration (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Markhesa 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Captain Flasheart (8-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo app hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
