led 1f, chased leaders, ridden when hung left over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden out at 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden when hung left, led 1f out, headed close home
mid-division, not much room after 1f, headway, switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead close home
led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, not quickened towards finish
always behind
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on
prominent, hampered, lost place after 1f, soon behind
slowly into stride, always behind
not much room after 1f, always towards rear
outpaced, ridden, headway well over 1f out, ran on nearest at finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
Orchard Supreme, Grenane and Lady Synthia are three against the field in another tough race to call for punters and the narrow vote is given to Orchard Supreme. The selection was a fair second behind Sands Of Barra last time out. That form has since been franked and with the drop in trip also looking in his favour he will be hard to beat. Grenane rates the main danger on his second behind Ocean Of Dreams a couple of runs ago. However he has since disappointed for no apparent reason so can not be put forward with any confidence. Lady Synthia is another that could go well on her latest third behind Babeth especially if the first time visor brings about some more improvement. Of the remainder, Upthedowns is from a shrewd yard and has dropped to a handy mark so is another to note in the market, but in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum, for the winner we return to Orchard Supreme.
Thoughtsofstardom 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Ocean of Dreams (9-7) at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Gavarnie Beau (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) In rear, headway over 1f out, ran on without being dangerous, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Charming Ballet (9-0) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Orchard Supreme 11-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, led 2f out, stayed on well until headed last strides, 2nd of 13, shd behind Sands of Barra (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (5) pol.
Grenane (IRE) 6-1 (8-6) In touch, headway on wide outside 2f out, every chance over 1f out, soon held, 6th of 12, 5l behind Pommes Frites (9-5) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Trombone Tom 50-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 14l behind Namid Reprobate (8-12) at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Nov.
Lady Synthia 7-1 (8-9) Soon led, ridden and hung right over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Babeth (8-9) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Oct.
Deserving 8-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 13, 2l behind Charming Ballet (9-0) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Upthedowns (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) With leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 8l behind Aravalli (8-10) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
