mid-division, ridden under 2f out, kept on, never near to challenge
pushed along before halfway in mid-division, weakened over 1f out
raced towards rear, pushed along 3f out, never involved
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on well inside last
towards rear, ridden well over 1f out, kept on one pace
handy, ridden and pressed leader over 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on well, no extra close home
chased leaders, ridden and pressed leaders over 1f out, every chance inside last, kept on well
prominent, pressed leaders 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, headed 100 yards out, faded close home
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, ridden under 1f out, led final 100 yards, all out
mid-division, ridden 2f out, faded inside last
prominent, ridden and pressed leader 2f out, gradually weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along well over 2f out, slightly hampered 1f out, ran on one pace
chased leaders, pushed along and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
handy, ridden and pressed leader over 1f out, every chance 1f out, kept on, no extra closing stages
raced towards rear of mid-division, ridden well over 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden well over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, never nearer
dwelt, raced towards rear, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and kept on last 110 yards
raced in rear, headway well over 1f out, soon ridden, chased leaders inside last, no impression
John Kirkup finished fourth in this last year ahead of Flying Pursuit and Call Me Ginger. The latter arrives in fine form on this occasion though is penalised for last week’s success at Doncaster. Bernardo O'Reilly has a shout on recent efforts in better company than this while both Fortamour and Danzan are at home at this level. The latter needs to reverse running with Ripon winner Mark's Choice, who beat several of these, while Boogie Time missed out on a four-timer when beaten at Newmarket and Secretinthepark has been winning over the minimum trip. Show Me Show Me also steps back up in distance but MUSICALITY has returned to a winning mark and Roger Varian’s charge gets a speculative vote to take advantage in the usual wide-open renewal.
Bernardo O'Reilly 12-1 (8-11) In touch, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Able Kane (8-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Musicality 10-1 (9-5) Well outpaced in rear, headway far side of group over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Strike Red (9-5) at Newcastle 6f hcp (3) pol in Sep.
Out The Hat 25-1 (9-7) Raced wide mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 12, 11 1/2l behind Gabrial The Devil (9-7) at Chester 6f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Boogie Time (IRE) 10-3 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 6 3/4l behind Cairn Island (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Show Me Show Me 10-1 (9-8) In touch on rail, pushed along halfway, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, ran on between horses inside final furlong, went 2nd final 110 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Saluti (9-5) at Newcastle 5f hcp (3) pol in Sep.
Danzan (IRE) 10-3 (9-7) Led, headed 5f out, ridden to lead again over 1f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, still every chance until no extra close home, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Lion Tower (9-9) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Be Proud (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Ducked leaving stalls, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on, not pace to challenge, 5th of 17, 1 3/4l behind Lezardrieux (9-1) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Ghathanfar (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Prominent, stumbled slightly over 3f out, driven over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 13, 3 3/4l behind Just Frank (9-9) at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Flying Pursuit 25-1 (9-0) Blindfold off a fraction late, prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 10th of 13, 9 3/4l behind Just Frank (9-9) at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Citron Major 6-1 (9-1) Chased leaders near side of group, ridden inside final 2f, weakened soon after, 4th of 7, 6l behind Call Me Ginger (8-12) at Doncaster 6f hcp (3) gf in Sep.
Call Me Ginger 3-1 (8-12) Held up off the pace in last pair, headway 2f out, quickened between horses over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Doncaster 6f hcp (3) gf in Sep beating Lord P (8-9) by 2l, 7 ran.
John Kirkup 11-2 (9-12) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Ready Freddie Go (9-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Fortamour (IRE) 10-3 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 7, 4 1/4l behind Popmaster (9-5) at Ascot 6f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Northernpowerhouse 16-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden and hanging left over 1f out, bumped and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Just Frank (9-9) at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Ventura Express 5-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, held by front pair but kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 1/4l behind King Of Stars (9-6) at Pontefract 5f hcp (3) gf in Sep.
Mark's Choice (IRE) 3-1 (9-12) Held up, headway on rail going well halfway, not clear run over 1f out, in the clear and ran on well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Wade's Magic (8-10) at Ripon 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Never Dark 6-1 (8-11) Chased leaders on outside, headway approaching final furlong and every chance, could not go pace of leaders in 3rd, 3rd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Glory Fighter (8-13) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Pearl Of Qatar 16-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, 2nd over 1f out until inside final furlong, weakened final 50 yards, finished 7th, placed 6th, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Call Me Ginger (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Pockley 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, stayed on, no extra, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Bowman (9-6) at Carlisle 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Chookie Dunedin 14-1 (9-7) Raced keenly, chased leaders, pushed along to challenge 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Sucellus (9-5) at Haydock 1m hcp (4) gf in Sep.
True Mason 10-1 (9-0) Slowly away, in rear on stands side, headway when not clear run over 1f out, in the clear and closed inside final furlong, ran on well, nearest finish, 5th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Mark's Choice (9-0) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Thornaby Pearl 13-2 (9-3) Contested lead, clear advantage 2f out and travelled strongly, pushed and ridden before final furlong, stayed on well, always doing enough late on, won at Doncaster 6f hcp (5) gs in Jul beating Mutanaaseq (9-9) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Secretinthepark 7-1 (9-7) Went right start and rider lost iron briefly, raced on far rail, pressed leader, ridden to lead final 110 yards, ran on, won at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gf in Aug beating Passional (9-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Twilight Madness Evensfav (9-5) Prominent on inner, pressed leader 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Louie de Palma (9-5) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Thegreatestshowman 14-1 (8-9) Led, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on grimly but headed close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Mine's A Double (9-6) at Ascot 5f hcp (3) gf in Sep.
