held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
held up, pushed along, headway over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
behind, never a factor
tracked leader, led 6f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, effort over 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
led, headed 6f out, remained in touch, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
Rice Mother, Oldenway and Torrid Kentavr are three against the field in a tough race to call for punters and the vote is given to the last named. The selection was an unlucky in running second behind Ofaraby last time. He races the same mark here and under his optimum conditions he is taken to gain compensation. Rice Mother rates the main danger as she beat Easy Mover in good style last time out. However she has a penalty for that win and this looks tougher and at likely odds she looks worth taking on. Oldenway is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he gave the impression the handicapper had caught up with him when fourth behind Frontier last time and for that reason he is passed over on this occasion. Of the remainder Archirondel goes well at the track and looks to be on a handy mark and could go well at a price but in a trappy affair for the winner we return to Torrid Kentavr.
Oldenway 4-1fav (9-2) In touch, ridden over 3f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Frontier (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f hcp (4) gf.
Torrid Kentavr (USA) 7-1 (8-10) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f, headway when not clear run over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, shd behind Ofaraby (10-0) at York 1m 2f hcp (3) gs.
Don't Sioux Me (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 30l behind Oldenway (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Sunday City (JPN) 11-1 (9-10) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 13, well behind Princess Kiotto (9-3) at Newcastle 2m 3yo hcp (E3) gf in Sept.
Archirondel 7-1 (9-13) In touch, pushed along 4f out, ridden, effort over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Son of Thunder (9-12) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (5) gf.
Padre Nostro (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) In touch, chased winner over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Moonshine Bill (8-7) at Chepstow 1m 4f app hcp (5) gf.
Rice Mother (IRE) 11-2 (8-8) Made all, led steady pace, quickened over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf beating Easy Mover (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Rarefied (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Michaels Pride (8-9) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (5) gd.