tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
raced wide held up, headway to track leaders approaching 3f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out
held up, weakened 4f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, weakened over 3f out
always in rear
led, ridden and headed approaching 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced wide close up, led approaching 3f out, ridden over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, stayed on gamely
held up, headway 3f out, no impression final 2f
in touch, progress to chase winner 2f out, ridden to challenge winner inside final furlong, no extra near finish
in rear, behind 6f out, headway 2f out, plugged on same pace
Nonrunner
FUNKY MUNKY has been alternating between hurdles and the Flat and was beaten less than a length when second in soft ground over a mile here in September. Alistair Whillans' charge can go one better over today's extra furlong and confirm running with Pacey Outswinger, Sultana Belle and Hits Only Jude in the process. Aerodynamic produced a better effort in the slow ground at Newcastle last time and Highkingofireland may finish closer with a belated seasonal debut at Haydock under his belt, but Little Book looks the biggest danger having finished third over 7f here last time.
Hits Only Jude (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Raced wide in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 18l behind Emeralds Spirit (9-9) at Ayr 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Sep.
Aerodynamic (IRE) 17-2 (9-2) Held up towards rear centre, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Moonlight Mystery (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Highkingofireland 7-1 (8-7) In rear, never on terms, 9th of 13, 14l behind Smart Step (8-4) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
Spavento (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Close up, ridden 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 10l behind The Osteopath (9-4) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
Key News (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 9th halfway, never a factor, moderate 6th under 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 29l behind Alabelle (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 4f 3yo fll stks sft in Sep.
Newport Arch 33-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, last of 15, 26l behind Master Of Dance (9-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sep.
Henrys Gift (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 10l behind Ventura Sands (9-5) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Sep.
Funky Munky 16-1 (8-6) Led 1f, tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Emeralds Spirit (9-9) at Ayr 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Sep.
Little Book 8-1 (8-11) Close up, ridden and no impression 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Benny The Bear (9-4) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Sep.
Pacey Outswinger (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway and switched right entering final 3f, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Emeralds Spirit (9-9) at Ayr 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Sep.
Sultana Belle (IRE) 66-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 12, 8l behind Emeralds Spirit (9-9) at Ayr 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Sep.
River Ardeche 11-1 (9-2) Led, clear over 6f out until ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 8l behind Monashee Rock (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
