close up, ridden 3f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish
in rear, ridden 3f out, not trouble leaders
towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, no impression final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, lost place over 2f out
soon led, ridden and joined 3f out, headed narrowly over 1f out, led again entering final furlong, ran on
towards rear, ridden 3f out, some headway over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, jinked left and jumped path and nearly unseated rider over 5f out, soon recovered, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
tracked winner, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, faded towards finish
dwelt mid-division, ridden and headway to chase leaders 3f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Unpenalised for an earlier win at Doncaster, Frontline Phantom landed the odds with a cosy win at Yarmouth last time but he's been upped 6lb for that. Remember Rocky beat Ferdy by a neck over track and trip a fortnight ago but the latter re-opposes on better terms and can turn the tables. Call of Duty remains 10lb higher than his win at Ayr early in the season while Lil Sophella is usually thereabouts without looking like winning. CLOUD MONKEY was racing off a mark of 90 in Ireland last year and, having shown signs of revival when second over 1m4f at Newcastle last time, is worth another try over today's trip.
Frontline Phantom (IRE) 4-5fav (8-8) Chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Yarmouth 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug beating Ela Goog La Mou (8-10) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Cloud Monkey (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Behind, headway when over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on well, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 2l behind A Star In My Eye (9-4) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Royal Straight 9-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway on inner over 3f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 3l behind Nakeeta (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Painted Tail (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Raced in last pair, pushed along halfway, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out, last of 8, 23l behind Mendelita (8-9) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.
Remember Rocky 15-2 (8-8) Led early, chased leaders on inside, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd 100 yards out, led close home, won at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug beating Ferdy (9-0) by nk, 8 ran.
Call Of Duty (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, ridden to take 2nd inside final furlong, kept on, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Saint Thomas (9-9) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Lil Sophella (IRE) 4-1fav (11-1) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 11, 5l behind Graceful Act (10-11) at Ripon 1m 2f am hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Aug.
Outbacker (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 7l behind Solar Spirit (9-12) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Ferdy (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up and behind, headway on inside over 2f out, not clear run and switched left 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Remember Rocky (8-8) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Spokesperson (USA) 50-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 4th place well inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 5l behind Paddy's Rock (9-3) at Hamilton 1m app hcp 0-55 (6) gs in Aug.
