tracked leader, led 2f out, ran on
in rear, ridden halfway, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
in rear, ridden halfway, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong
slowly away, soon in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
Robert Cowell looks to have a found a good opportunity for the frustrating DARK PROFIT. He is proving hard to win with after last year's promising efforts but won't get may easier chances than this. The newcomer Single Summit is out of a prolific dam and may prove the biggest threat given the poor form of the rest - unless Rasha can make a big improvement on last year's modest efforts.
Dark Profit (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, one pace, 4th of 8, 5l behind Only Just (9-5) at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Single Summit Hellvelyn colt out of Once Removed.
Anfield 50-1 (9-4) Led, raced freely and hung right throughout, headed well over 1f out, weakened, 5th of 6, 10 1/4l behind Rashash (9-5) at Leicester 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Deacon's Lady 25-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, pushed along outpaced and no chance with leading duo final 2f, last of 4, 10 3/4l behind Outrage (9-5) at Windsor 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.
Rasha (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Led on rail until over 3f out, chased leader until halfway, weakened inside final 2f, eased when beaten final furlong, 9th of 10, 27 1/4l behind Arabian Queen (9-0) at Windsor 5f mdn fll stks (5) gf in May.
Willow Spring 25-1 (9-0) In rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 10 1/4l behind Handbell (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Jul.