tracked leaders, not clear run over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
edgy in stalls, broke awkwardly, always towards rear
mid-division, took keen hold, no impression final 2f
tracked leaders, not clear run over 2f out, 2nd over 1f out until inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
slowly into stride, mid-division on outside after 2f, pressing leaders over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
pressed leader, led 2f out, headed and not pace of winner well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division on inside, not clear run when closing over 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
mid-division, no impression over 2f out
chased leaders, not much room and lost place over 4f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, quickened up impressively to lead well inside final furlong, soon clear
The drop back to 5f didn’t suit ISLAND IN THE SKY last time but she had shown promise in a couple of previous efforts over today’s trip at Newmarket. She looks the safest bet with Always Thankful possibly next best on her debut fourth at Yarmouth. Instigation finished closer last time but Mawqed and Mississippi Miss made only modest debuts. Of the newcomers, Killermont Street is related to the useful pair Adham and Ponty Acclaim while Gorgeous Noora cost 370,000gns and Godolphin’s Really Special is another to note.
Always Thankful 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Muthmira (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f mdn fll stks (4) gf in Sep.
Buena Luna 50-1 (9-0) Slow into stride, outpaced, last of 11, 14 1/4l behind Salamah (9-0) at Chelmsford City 6f mdn fll stks (4) pol in Sep.
Embleton 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, last of 12, 15 3/4l behind Ebbesbourne (9-0) at Chelmsford City 7f mdn fll stks (4) pol in Sep.
Gorgeous Noora (IRE) Raven's Pass filly out of Aneedah.
Instigation 40-1 (9-0) Awkwardly away, held up, towards rear of mid-division, headway halfway, pushed along and unable to quicken 2f out, plugged on into modest 5th in closing stages, 5th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Belle Diva (9-0) at Kempton 7f mdn fll stks (4) pol in Sep.
Island In The Sky (IRE) 5-4fav (9-0) Prominent, ridden and every chance when edged left over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Compton Poppy (9-0) at Chepstow 5f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Aug.
Killermont Street (IRE) Dream Ahead filly out of Leopard Creek.
Lily Cliff Canford Cliffs filly out of Night Lily.
Luxford 66-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 9 3/4l behind Glorious Rocket (9-5) at Kempton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Mississippi Miss 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, unable to challenge, went 3rd briefly towards finish, 4th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Big Lachie (9-5) at Sandown 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Sep.
Paquita Bailarina Paco Boy filly out of Prima Ballerina.
Really Special Shamardal filly out of Rumh.
Mawqed (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Raven's Lady (9-0) at Kempton 7f mdn fll stks (4) pol in Sep.
