close up, nudged along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 100yds
midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
made all, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, all out
pushed along in rear, niggled along over 2f out, weakened 1f out
outpaced in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, nearest finish
towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, plugged on under hands and heels from over 1f out
midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, kept on well
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, plugged on one pace final furlong
mid-division, nudged along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, made no impression
QUERCUS gained his first victory at the 14th attempt when tackling the track and trip earlier this month and though 5lb higher this doesn't look much tougher. Dirchill, another course and distance winner, was almost six lengths behind and though 7lb better off seems unlikely to reverse the form. Naughty Ana has yet to win though her turn doesn't look far away judging by her run at Thirsk but Mo Henry is on a long losing run despite dropping to his lowest ever mark. Lady Amalthea is 0-10 and her best form has been at Chelmsford.
Dirchill (IRE) 22-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, went 2nd 4f out, ridden and no impression inside final 2f, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Quercus (8-10) at Catterick 6f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Naughty Ana (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Nodsasgoodasawink (9-1) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Bartat 14-1 (9-4) Prominent, carried right from 3f out and pushed, weakened from 2f out, dropped towards rear and beaten when ridden entering final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind Incorrigible (9-3) at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Quercus (IRE) 15-2 (8-10) Raced wide and prominent, led over 4f out, made rest, clear over 1f out, ran on strongly, won at Catterick 6f hcp (6) gd in Aug beating Signore Piccolo (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Mo Henry 5-1 (9-5) Pushed along towards rear early, ridden well over 2f out, headway over 1f out, finished well, 5th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Eastern Star (9-5) at Leicester 6f stks (6) gf in Jul.
Lady Amalthea (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Raced prominently near side, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Peachey Carnehan (9-7) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Mightaswellsmile 80-1 (8-12) Raced far side, outpaced and never on terms, 11th of 13, 7 1/4l behind King Crimson (9-4) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Rain Cap 80-1 (8-10) Outpaced and always in rear, 9th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Quercus (8-10) at Catterick 6f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Decision Maker (IRE) 22-1 (8-7) Raced in rear, ridden well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Secret Potion (9-7) at Nottingham 6f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
I'll Be Good 80-1 (9-2) Contested lead, pushed 2f out, soon lost lead and ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 7 3/4l behind Yukon Mission (10-9) at Carlisle 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Guiding Star 33-1 (9-1) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 19, 15 1/2l behind Absolute Dream (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Gorgeous Gobolina 20-1 (9-5) Chased far side leaders, ridden inside final 2f, hung left and weakened inside final furlong , 4th in group and 8th overall, 8th of 13, 3 3/4l behind King Crimson (9-4) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
