led 1f, prominent, weakened over 2f out, eased inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, not much room on inside over 6f out, soon pushed along, hard ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
pitched and went left at start, led after 1f, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, not much room entering final furlong, stayed on under pressure to lead near finish
held up towards rear, not clear run well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
in touch, raced keenly, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra
held up in rear, never dangerous
half reared start, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, went 3rd last stride
raced keenly, soon prominent, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off
prominent, led over 2f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, raced keenly, ridden and lost place 3f out, soon in rear
not much room at start, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed near finish
mid-division, headway well over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
MANCHESTERMAVERICK is given another chance to fulfil his promise in this handicap and he is nominated over Formidable Guest and Buscador. Hughie Morrison's four-year-old has yet to win a race but he has gone close several times and he is better than his bare form would suggest. He is a big strapping sort and he looks to have been found a good opportunity here to finally break his duck. He also has the benefit of a decent low draw and the yard have got a good strike-rate so far this year. Formidable Guest is back on a decent mark and she was able to take advantage last time out when she beat Bavarica at Lingfield. She had the run of the race that day and she has more on her plate today. Her high draw is another cause for concern. Buscador is a real course specialist and he proved his well-being when he chased home Ahlawy here last time out. The draw has not been kind to him tonight and this veteran campaigner will probably have to settle for a minor role. Rambling Dancer is better drawn and he won well last time, but the form is only moderate and he will need to take another step forward to win this. This is an open event and a chance is taken on Manchestermaverick.
Master Mahogany 13-2 (8-10) Led, pressed just over 2f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, one pace final furlong, last of 6, 3 1/2l behind Bavarica (8-2) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (5) pol.
Drawn Gold 15-2 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 6th of 9, 8l behind Remember Ramon (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Buscador (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Chased leader, led over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Ahlawy (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol.
Templetuohy Max (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 2l behind Quick Off The Mark (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Epidaurian King (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Restrained in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never able to challenge, 5th of 7, 1l behind Sky Quest (8-5) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Rambling Dancer (IRE) 85-40 (9-5) Chased leader until over 6f out, remained prominent, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Dec beating That'll Do Nicely (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Vinorine (FR) 25-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, 16th of 18, 24l behind Tin Town Boy (9-2) at Galway 1m 4f hcp 0-70 gd in Jul.
Oddshoes (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Mid-division, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 8th of 14, 8l behind Belle Noverre (9-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp 0-70 pol in Nov '07.
Pearl Dealer (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Held up behind leaders, effort over 2f, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 8l behind Boundless Prospect (8-13) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Dec.
Manchestermaverick (USA) 10-3fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Alf Tupper (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Rowan Lodge (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Raced keenly, held up in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, soon headed, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Singleb (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m sll (5) pol.
Formidable Guest 8-1 (8-10) Dwelt, held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, switched wide, headway to lead entering final furlong, ridden out, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec beating Bavarica (8-8) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Moment of Clarity 5-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 25l behind Cherri Fosfate (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol in Dec.
