tracked leaders, pressed leader 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led 1f, tracked leaders, led again entering final 2f, ridden clear entering final furlong, eased, comfortable
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner
dwelt in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
close up, short of room and lost place over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ridden and stayed on towards finish
taken to post early, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
raced alone far side prominent with stand side group, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
went left start, towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace
led after 1f, ridden and headed entering final 2f, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never a factor
hampered start, in rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor
Diamond Dougal won a nursery at Brighton earlier in the month but carries 6lb extra and HAVANA STAR can race off the same mark as when finding only one too good on his handicap debut in soft going at Hamilton - Kevin Ryan’s charge gets the nod come out best. Excellent Times never looked like catching the winner at Thirsk on her handicap bow and this looks a tougher task but Lucky Lucky Man and Tough Remedy were both placed in novice races last time and are others to consider.
Havana Star (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure closing stages, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind She's Different (8-9) at Hamilton 6f (5) sft in Aug.
Lucky Lucky Man (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) In touch on outer, driven 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Fake News (9-2) at Carlisle 6f stks (5) gs in Aug.
Diamond Dougal (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Brighton 6f (5) gd in Sep beating Queen Of Kalahari (9-8) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Admiral Rooke (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Keen soon tracked winner, pushed along 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Go Now Go Now (9-2) at Beverley 7f (5) gd in Aug.
Bahuta Acha 22-1 (8-13) Squeezed out start, always in rear, 7th of 8, 8 1/4l behind Life For Rent (8-13) at Ripon 5f (5) gf in Sep.
Skyva 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, rallied over 1f out, stayed on closing stages, never a threat, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Royal Diplomat (9-2) at Southwell 5f stks (5) pol in Aug.
Mabo 9-1 (8-11) Always behind, 7th of 8, 8l behind She's Different (8-9) at Hamilton 6f (5) sft in Aug.
Acromatic (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along and ridden halfway, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 16 1/4l behind Byron's Choice (9-2) at Carlisle 6f stks (5) gs in Jun.
Ryedale Encore 6-1 (9-5) Led, headed over 5f out, led again over 2f out until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Kikini Bamalaam (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f (6) gf in Aug.
Excellent Times 15-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, kept on and always well held, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Brockey Rise (9-5) at Thirsk 6f (6) gd in Aug.
The Auld Hoose (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong,no impression, 5th of 10, 6l behind Cool Spirit (9-2) at Catterick 5f stks (5) gd in Aug.
Fastalong (IRE) 25-1 (8-0) Led early, pressed winner until ridden 3f out, weakened from over 2f out, last of 6, 26 1/4l behind Veejay (9-7) at Ripon 1m (4) gd in Aug.
Lady Sandy (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, never on terms, gradually weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Cool Spirit (9-2) at Catterick 5f stks (5) gd in Aug.
Tough Remedy (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Restless in stalls,slightly hampered start, held up, headway near side of group 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, went 2nd 150 yards out, no threat to winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Regulator (9-2) at Ayr 6f stks (5) gd in Jul.
