chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon chased winner, no impression
dwelt, pushed along mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear and outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
rear division, soon driven along, no impression
close up, led from halfway, kept on strongly final furlong
led to halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace
in touch and pushed along, one pace final furlong
Lady Nayef went close at Chelmsford last time but over 6f and an earlier second over today's trip came on heavy ground. EARLY BIRD is preferred on her latest effort over 5f when runner-up in a handicap at Musselburgh. Richard Fahey's filly also makes more appeal than Haughmond, beaten only a nose over track and trip last month but with something to find on today's terms. Lady Elizabeth is another with a bit to do at the weights but Kingsley Klarion is a half-brother to the smart sprinter Mukhmal and a newcomer to keep an eye on.
Haughmond 7-1 (8-10) Led, driven clear over 1f out, stayed on, headed post, 2nd of 12, shd behind Mininggold (8-12) at Catterick 5f (5) gd in Sep.
Kingsley Klarion (IRE) Arcano colt out of May Day Queen.
Never In Doubt 66-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Firedanser (9-5) at Haydock 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Salt Lake Sooty 150-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon lost place, eased over 1f out, last of 6, dist behind Ribchester (9-1) at Newbury 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gs in Sep.
The Armed Man Misu Bond gelding out of Accamelia.
Tripartite (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, hung right from over 2f out, rider dropped whip 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 9l behind Above N Beyond (9-5) at Kempton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Early Bird (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders on rail, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner near finish, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Harmonic Wave (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f (5) gf in Sep.
Lady Elizabeth (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 5l behind Worlds His Oyster (9-5) at Newcastle 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Sep.
Mollie's Girl (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and outpaced inside final 2f, no threat after, 6th of 8, 7 3/4l behind Bounce (9-0) at Kempton 6f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Sep.
Bella's Boy (IRE) Lovelace gelding out of Cosa Deasa.
Lady Nayef 16-1 (8-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed last stride, 2nd of 9, nk behind Spennithorne (9-4) at Chelmsford City 6f (4) pol in Sep.
Tihana 5-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Madame Barker (8-6) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (6) pol in Sep.