tracked leaders, went 2nd 4f out, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
slowly away, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
held up mid-division, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, lost place from 4f out
held up towards rear, weakened over 2f out, eased well over 1f out
held up mid-division, pushed along in 5th over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
led, headed 3f out, ridden and raced farside over 2f out, kept on final furlong, held by winner on standside
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
held up towards rear, never a factor
tracked leader and keen early, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor
ESCAPE ARTIST has not yet raced when there has been cut in the ground but his sire Act One relished it and we will chance him to come good again. Tim Easterby's charge took a maiden handicap at Beverley in July and races from just 1lb higher today. He stays well and if he can answer that question over the ground positively then the rest can fall into place. Fair Spin stays forever and is far from out of this from a mark of 52 with no problem over conditions. Strikemaster won a hurdle on heavy ground and is also back on a hugely competitive mark if he can put a couple of poor runs behind him. Delorain won from a similar mark on the Polytrack earlier in the year though these conditions are vastly different, while Pinewood Legend would be very interesting if supported.
Lady Bluesky 3-1fav (8-10) Behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 9, 3l behind Chookie Hamilton (9-10) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sep.
Strikemaster (IRE) 18-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, never a factor, 9th of 14, 23l behind Danceintothelight (8-8) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Emirate Isle 80-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, under pressure over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 6, 26l behind Hong Kong Island (8-10) at Musselburgh 1m 4f sell stks (6) gd in Sep.
Unawatuna 6-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along 4f out, kept on one pace final 2f, 6th of 11, 9l behind Descaro (9-8) at Ripon 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Mister Fizzbomb (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, pushed along and weakened over 3f out, 15th of 16, 50l behind Dean Iarracht (10-8) at Beverley 1m 2f am hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Sep.
They All Laughed 16-1 (8-6) Mid-division, lost place well over 3f out, 10th of 13, 20l behind Ultimate Quest (9-8) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sep.
Fair Spin 14-1 (8-3) Dwelt, raced well in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Ultimate Quest (9-8) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sep.
Rare Coincidence 25-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden and hampered over 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 29l behind Resplendent Ace (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Pinewood Legend (IRE) 8-1 (8-2) Held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, 25l behind Baan (9-7) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug '09.
Shanavaz 80-1 (8-7) Dwelt, went left start, soon tracked leaders, lost place over 5f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off, 9th of 10, 49l behind Sharp Sovereign (9-6) at Hamilton 1m 3f app hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Amjad 150-1 (9-2) Always rear division, 7th of 9, 21l behind Desert Destiny (8-12) at Catterick 1m 6f 4yo sell stks (6) gf in Jun '09.
Escape Artist 5-2fav (8-9) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace when no room inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4l behind Dubawi King (8-10) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
The Mighty Mod (USA) 14-1 (8-0) Always in rear, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 24l behind Danceintothelight (8-8) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Delorain (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Chased leading trio, pushed along 6f out, ridden and struggling 3f out, last of 11, 37l behind On Terms (9-2) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
