tracked leaders early, shuffeld back to mid-division 6f out, weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, one pace final furlong
raced wide, headway to track leaders 6f out, chased winner over 2f out, ridden to challenge when slightly carried right over 1f out, driven and hung left entering final furlong, bumped winner and led inside final furlong, headed near finish
led, headed 7f out, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f
held up, ridden and headway entering final 2f, weakened 1f out
tracked leaders early, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway entering final 2f, driven to go 3rd near finish
raced wide, headway to track leader over 6f out, led 3f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, bumped and headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead again near finish
dwelt in rear, ridden 4f out, never nearer
always towards rear
led 7f out, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always in rear
DESERT LOCATION, a half-sister to the useful Free Agent, is bred to be better than a 63 rated handicapper and it would be no surprise to see her land a valuable - as far as her paddock value is concerned - success on her move out of maiden company having shaped as though in need of a step back up in trip last time. Stan Moore has a decent strike rate with his juveniles at the track and the relatively consistent Ivan's A Star should be on the premises again but Ivan Vasilevich appeals as a bigger threat as Jamie Spencer rides for the first time and has a high strike rate for the yard. George Baker rides this track as well as anyone and has teamed up to good effect with David Evans of late and they are represented by Better Self who went close in a course seller over seven furlongs and should stay this far whilst Sky Diamond merits respect.
Joyously 22-1 (8-13) In rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders, 8th of 10, 10l behind Malice Or Mischief (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol.
Desert Location 33-1 (9-0) Went left start in rear, never near leaders, 7th of 12, 6l behind Adorable Choice (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.
Ivan Vasilevich (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 12, 9l behind Classic Voice (8-6) at Kempton 1m 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Better Self 13-8fav (8-6) Led, hard driven and strongly challenged from well over 1f out, edged right when headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, nk behind Sir Lunchalott (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo sell stks (6) pol in Sep.
High Kickin 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, switched right over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 10l behind Battery Power (8-12) at Southwell 1m 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Ivan's A Star (IRE) 9-4 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort when hung left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind A Little Bit Dusty (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2yo sell stks (6) pol.
Sky Diamond (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Dwelt and bumped start, held up towards rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on to chase winner final 75 yards, no impression, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind May's Boy (9-4) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
West Leake Melody 16-1 (8-3) Reared start and slow into stride, switched left, in rear, never a factor, 9th of 10, 8l behind Romantic Wish (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol.
Century Dancer 11-1 (8-11) Dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Microlight (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Indian Dip 25-1 (8-6) Led, joined over 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon headed and one pace, no impression final furlong, 5th of 10, 7l behind Janet's Pearl (8-6) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo sll (6) gd in Sep.
Torteval (IRE) 25-1 (8-0) Chased leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 11l behind Barista (9-7) at Leicester 7f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) hvy in Oct.
