chased leaders, led over 1f out, kept on well
chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway on stands rail halfway, ridden to press leaders and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
with leaders, bumped over 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slight lead, edged right over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon pushed along towards rear, headway 2f out, driven to challenge over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, weakened closing stages
towards rear, headway towards far side over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
Robin Bastiman has a nice touch with sprinters and his NOVALIST is coming along well this term at this admittedly lowly level. The gelding has victories on soft ground at Redcar and on the Southwell Fibresand to his name, looking a steadily improving performer in the process. He can add to those victories here off an acceptable mark of 56. Cross Of Lorraine hides no secrets from the official assessor but is in great heart at present and definitely makes the shortlist. However, the prime threat to the selection is Mission Impossible, a game winner at Newcastle on Monday and obviously thriving at present as he seeks to post a quickfire hat-trick.
Bond Fastrac 5-2fav (9-7) In touch, headway to 3rd 2f out, hung left under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, unable to reach leaders, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Valmina (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Cross of Lorraine (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Mission Impossible (8-5) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Kinlochrannoch 25-1 (9-7) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 8l behind Red Roar (8-13) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (5) sft in Aug.
Lady Del Sol 20-1 (8-12) Held up in last, ridden and carried head awkwardly over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never near leaders, no extra final 75 yards, 4th of 6, 6l behind Spinatrix (9-6) at Newcastle 6f flls hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Suddenly Susan (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Dwelt and hampered start, switched right after 1f, headway halfway to chase leaders, ridden and kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Novalist (9-0) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Aug.
Novalist 4-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden halfway, driven out, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Aug beating Ladydolly (9-0) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Tenancy (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 12l behind Chookie Avon (9-5) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
Drumpellier (IRE) 13-2 (10-9) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Sands Of Dee (10-13) at Musselburgh 5f am hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Oct.
Mission Impossible 11-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-55 (6) sft beating Mucky Molly (8-11) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Andrasta 25-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Ingenti (8-6) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Aug.
Sleights Boy (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Went left soon after start, came towards stands side 3f out, prominent, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, held on well, won at Beverley 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug beating Rutterkin (9-3) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
