Pennfield Pirate can hardly be followed after a couple of poor efforts though he scored over the C&D on soft ground just over a year ago. Resplendent Light is better over further but Fastada is running well enough to make her presence felt despite being a maiden after 11 starts. Kavachi last won a race just over a year ago from a mark of 77. He's dropped 15lb as a consequence and, after showing signs of a revival at Brighton last time, looks a threat to all but a chance is taken with NOTABADLAD. Simon Dow's charge had shown nothing in four starts before catching the eye with a strong late finish on soft ground at Lingfield and, providing conditions remain similar, can get off the mark now as Signora Frasi appears better over shorter on quicker going.
Resplendent Light 12-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway 3f out, no impression final 2f, 4th of 8, 12l behind Bramalea (11-2) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f am hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Kavachi (IRE) 15-2 (9-9) Keen and held up in touch, headway to lead under stands side rail entering final 3f, ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Bennelong (9-7) at Brighton 1m 2f Apprentice Selling Handicap (0-65) (3yo+) (6) sft.
Command Marshal (FR) 6-1 (9-8) Reluctant to go to post, dug toes in soon after leaving stalls and unseated rider, in a race won by Bennelong (9-7) at Brighton 1m 2f Apprentice Selling Handicap (0-65) (3yo+) (6) sft, 9 ran.
Pennfield Pirate 3-1fav (9-3) Led 2f, chased leader until ridden over 3f out, weakened rapidly, virtually pulled up final 2f, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Kathleen Kennet (7-10) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Carinya (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Steadied start, took keen hold, held up towards rear, some moderate headway, never a factor, 10th of 14, 9l behind Sit Tight (9-4) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Grandad Mac 14-1 (9-0) Held up far side, driven 3f out, effort under pressure over 1f out, never threatened, 9th of 17, 9l behind Cape Kimberley (9-6) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Callie's Angel 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders 5f, last of 10, 37l behind Ashkalara (9-0) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.
Fastada (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Led early, tracked leader until 4f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 3l behind Zamina (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo sll (4) gd in Aug.
Notabadlad 66-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, driven over 4f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on to chase leading pair inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Miss Blink (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Signora Frasi (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on to 3rd last half furlong, kept on but never any chance with winner, 3rd of 14, 11l behind Kathleen Kennet (9-7) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
No Refraction (IRE) 22-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 9, 31l behind May Be Some Time (9-5) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.