held up in rear, headway on inside 2f out, soon one pace
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up, mid-division, lost position 3f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, in rear until headway 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, ridden 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
always prominent, ridden 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, just failed
held up, mid-division, ridden 4f out, headway over 2f out, soon one pace
prominent, ridden, weakened 3f out
held up in mid-division, ridden, weakened 3f out
held up in rear, some headway on outside over 1f out, never dangerous
with leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, just held on
always in rear
led until headed 3f out, soon weakened
Cockney Tai is interesting raider from across the sea and should go close, however we will take a chance with Awaaser, Hollywood Henry can also take a hand in the finish. Jamie Osborne's three-year-old showed much improved form over course and distance last time, finishing a close second behind Fantasy Crusader. The booking of Keiren Fallon is another plus and she looks the best option here. Cockney Tai landed a Fairyhouse handicap last time off a mark of 37. She has a little bit to find on official ratings, but she is on the upgrade and if she handles the surface she will be a danger to all. Hollywood Henry ran well behind Hiawatha over course and distance last time and could reward each-way supporters. Magari and Super King look the pick of the others, but Awaaser has more scope for improvement than most of these and gets the verdict.
Gallas (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 6l behind Corky (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m clm (6) hvy.
Super King 33-1 (8-10) Chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon carried left, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Topton (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Hollywood Henry (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden over 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 6l behind Hiawatha (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk (7) pol in Sept.
Big Mystery (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders over 5f, soon beaten, 18th of 19, 16l behind Out For A Stroll (9-10) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Magari 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 12l behind Mutared (8-8) at Southwell 1m stk (7) fbs in Oct.
River of Diamonds 11-2 (9-7) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened over 3f out, 7th of 13, 17l behind Icannshift (9-7) at Brighton 1m 4f stk (7) gd in Oct.
Cockney Tai (IRE) 8-1 (8-2) Held up, 11th approaching straight, 5th and headway 2f out, challenged over 1f out, led 100yds from finish, eased, won at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 45-70 gf in Sept beating Jemmy's Flame (7-13) by 1l, 18 ran.
Awaaser (USA) 10-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, led 3f out, hard ridden and headed close home, 2nd of 12, nk behind Fantasy Crusader (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk (7) pol in Oct.
