mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, keeping on and hanging left under pressure approaching final furlong
mid-division, weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, faded
towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on
in touch on outside, lost place 5f out, eased final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on
mid-division, behind final 2
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, no extra
led, ridden over 2f out, fading when headed inside final furlong
always in the rear
always in the rear
slowly into stride, plugged on towards finish
towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
Myfrenchconnection is taken to complete a hat-trick at the expense of Palmetto Point, Poppets Sweetlove and The Jailer in a pretty open finale. Myfrenchconnection has been in good form at Beverley of late, and although the first of his two wins came in claiming company, Paul Midgely's charge could not line up in better form. Palmetto Point has won three of his last five starts, but looked as though the handicapper might just be catching up with him when fourth at Pontefract last time, while Poppets Sweetlove was ridden out to score over the course-and-distance a fortnight ago, and has a good draw in stall two. The Jailer also likes it here and lines up on the back of an all-the-way success at Kempton recently. There are certainly plenty to choose from, with the pin coming down on Myfrenchconnection.
Sky Quest (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden and no chance when hampered 2f out, 13th of 16, 12l behind Namid Reprobate (9-0) at Sandown 1m hcap (4) gf in Sept.
Coleridge (AUS) 18-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, keeping on when squeezed out and checked over 1f out, not recover, 8th of 12, 7l behind Electric Warrior (9-13) at Kempton 1m hcap (4) pol in Jul.
Palmetto Point 13-2 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 2l behind Malinsa Blue (8-12) at Pontefract 1m hcap (5) frm in Sept.
Outer Hebrides 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 13l behind Piper's Song (9-4) at Leicester 7f app hcp (5) gd in Sept.
Glenmuir (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Led stands side group, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Russki (8-11) at Warwick 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Valley Observer (FR) 7-1 (9-4) Prominent, driven over 2f out, every chance until hung left over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Dudley Docker (9-5) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Nordic Affair 12-1 (8-12) Held up in 6th, pushed along 3f out, soon struggling, tailed off, 7th of 8, 34l behind Mull of Dubai (9-9) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Jul.
Cape Velvet (IRE) 11-4fav (9-2) Broke well and led for 1f, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 8, 14l behind Hits Only Cash (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Poppets Sweetlove 25-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ridden out, won at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs beating Magroom (8-4) by 2l, 12 ran.
Bethanys Boy (IRE) 10-3fav (9-5) Keen in touch, weakening when carried right over 1f out, last of 11, 9l behind Kansas Gold (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Myfrenchconnection (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Took keen hold in touch, ridden along over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Beverley 1m hcap (6) gf in Sept beating Ours (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
The Jailer 14-1 (8-5) Made all, drew 2 lengths clear over 1f out, weakening towards finish, held on, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol beating Siesta (8-8) by a shd, 13 ran.
Norwegian 4-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, weakened well over 1f out, soon eased when no chance, 10th of 11, 24l behind Western Roots (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jun.
Enjoy The Buzz 16-1 (8-2) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, 10th of 14, 10l behind Hello Roberto (9-0) at Bath 6f app hcp (6) gs.
Huxley (IRE) 28-1 (8-9) Steadied start, keen and never a factor, 9th of 13, 8l behind Wrighty Almighty (9-5) at Chepstow 1m hcap (6) gf in Sept.
Magroom 13-2 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Poppets Sweetlove (8-7) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
