mid-division, ridden 3f out, no further impression
towards rear, steady headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on, no chance with winner
in touch, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, plugged on
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
towards rear, headway on inside over 3f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 4f out, headed over 3f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden 3f out, one pace
led, headed 4f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, switched left 3f out, soon ridden to chase leaders and weakened approaching final furlong
slowly into stride, chased leaders til 3f out
always in rear
Nonrunner
On his return to the turf EFFIGY can send punters home happy despite the presence of Moves Goodenough, Support Fund and Willridge, all of whom come here after recent victories. Effigy was last seen on the all-weather at Great Leighs but given his style of racing, he was not suited by the pedestrian early pace which was set there. A combination of a return to the turf and the stiff climb here will certainly work in Effigy's favour. Moves Goodenough is another that likes to come off a fast pace. He didn't look to have too much in hand at Nottingham last time when benefiting from a well judged ride and might just be worth opposing now. Support Fund carries a 6lb penalty for his recent course and distance win. He goes well at this venue and a similar venue Brighton and cannot be left out of the equation while Willridge made all to win a weak Salisbury maiden in August. A mark of 72 is probably fair judging on what he beat but the yard is woefully out of form having not saddled a winner in almost two months. Effigy can get back to winning ways and land the finale.
Effigy 5-1 (9-2) In rear, ridden 2f out, headway approaching 1f out, ran on to snatch 3rd post, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Multakka (9-6) at Great Leighs 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Cool Ebony 7-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, led over 2f out, edged right and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 13, 7l behind Jawaab (9-1) at Warwick 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Support Fund (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Held up, headway from 2f out, ran on final furlong, drifted left near finish, led close home, won at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Idesia (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Prairie Storm 10-1 (8-13) In touch, effort over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Black Jacari (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
Barodine 14-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 8l behind Wild Pitch (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (4) pol in Feb '07.
Grey Boy (GER) 7-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway from over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, short of room close home, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Support Fund (9-5) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Moves Goodenough 3-1fav (9-6) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon wandered, kept on well, won at Nottingham 1m app hcp (5) sft beating Sirvino (8-12) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Willridge 7-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden 3f out, held on gamely final furlong, won at Salisbury 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Aug beating Surprise Package (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Barkass (UAE) 13-2 (9-0) Held up, switched left and smooth headway 2f out, shaken up to lead 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, won at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) hvy beating Wovoka (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Very Well Red 20-1 (9-2) Led after 1f, ridden 3f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 16, 3l behind Support Fund (9-5) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Sky Quest (IRE) 80-1 (8-10) Soon chasing leader, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 15l behind Smokey Rye (8-9) at Kempton 1m clm (6) pol.
Valart 28-1 (9-7) Led 2f, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened well over 2f out, 10th of 13, 47l behind Houghton (9-2) at Great Leighs 1m 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Candy Rose 14-1 (7-11) Dwelt, in rear, headway on wide outside 3f out, chased winner from 2f out, more chance final furlong, held on for 2nd, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Spate River (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Aphrodisia 33-1 (8-9) Slowly away, always rear division, 11th of 13, 14l behind Spell Caster (8-2) at Goodwood 1m 1f fll hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jul.
Bolton Hall (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Started very slowly, virtually refused to race, last of 8, well behind Billy One Punch (9-0) at Beverley 1m hcap (5) gf in May.
