prominent, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
led, driven and headed over 2f out, soon ridden, lost place over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, challenged over 1f out, kept on and every chance final furlong, held towards finish
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, held on
slowly into stride, always in rear, lost touch over 2f out, tailed off
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, weakened final furlong
behind, outpaced 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, never nearer
tracked leaders, driven and one pace 2f out, no impression over 1f out
in touch, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
mid-division, driven 3f out, never on terms, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, chased leaders 3f out, ridden and one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, driven 3f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
behind, driven over 3f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 4th inside final furlong, nearest finish
behind, ridden 2f out, kept on into mid-division inside final furlong, never near leaders
This track and trip along with very testing ground obviously suit SHOWBOATING, who won this last year before following up a few days later. He'll be a big price here after very moderate efforts but a chance is taken that he can return to that sort of form. Evanescent beat him at Pontefract last September but was receiving weight and has now to concede due to his excellent subsequent form. Comino completed a double at Thirsk but found a better class race at Ascot beyond him on his hat-trick attempt. Strong Man was in fine form on the all-weather at the beginning of the year and reappeared after a break to score at Musselburgh in August. He's still quite well treated and looks a threat to all. Ortac Rock has returned to action after a long break and his last run at Epsom points to a big effort.
Evanescent (IRE) 13-2 (8-9) Tracked leader, travelling well over 2f out, soon every chance, chasing winner when carried right briefly inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Our Boy Jack (8-13) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Dr Red Eye 6-1 (9-4) Led but pressed by rival and clear of chasing group, headed over 2f out, ridden and lost 2nd 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 5l behind Aqua Ardens (9-6) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Ready (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 8l behind Knight Owl (9-9) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Comino (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 8l behind Outback Traveller (9-6) at Ascot 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Layla's Hero (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) In rear far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 13th of 24, 6l behind Expose (9-8) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
True Pleasure (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Camerooney (8-12) at Ayr 1m hcp (3) gf in Sep.
Showboating (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt, behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 19, 5l behind Zacynthus (8-13) at York 7f app hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Solar Spirit (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Pulled hard in rear, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Cruise Tothelimit (9-6) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Sep.
Atlantic Affair (IRE) 80-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, lost place halfway, eased over 1f out, 22nd of 23, 23l behind Ventura Mist (8-7) at Redcar 6f Lstd auc stks (1) gf in Oct '13.
Lord Of The Nile (IRE) 10-3 (9-1) Led early, tracked winner, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 12l behind Ifwecan (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
We'll Deal Again 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Evanescent (9-2) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sep.
Strong Man 8-1 (9-10) Behind, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead well inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug beating Smart Alec (8-1) by nk, 8 ran.
Ortac Rock (IRE) 5-1fav (8-11) Of fthe pace in 5th, left in 4th place over 4f out, close dover 2f out, ridden to chase leader 1f out, led final 125 yards, headed final 50 yards, soon no extra in 3rd, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Aqua Ardens (9-6) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Conry (IRE) 28-1 (8-5) Pulled hard, steadied after start and held up in last pair, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 6l behind Momayyaz (8-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-95 (3) in Sep.
Ted's Brother (IRE) 28-1 (8-10) Went right start, soon in mid-division on inside, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 17l behind Our Boy Jack (8-13) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
