prominent, ridden over 1f out, no impression on winner when losing 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on, not able to reach winner
in rear, soon pushed along, some headway over 1f out, never on terms
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, lost place and edged left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in mid-division, ridden on inside over 1f out, no headway
prominent, led after 1f, ridden clear over 1f out, always holding on
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led 1f, prominent, ridden 2f out, not able to pick up, no impression and one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear
slowly into stride, held up in rear, never on terms
PEARL BLUE has plenty going for her in this contest. She's in fine form having won two of her last three starts, will handle any cut in the ground and has a favourable draw. The only negative is a rather excessive 14lb rise in the weights but she's improving at a rate of knots and gets the vote. Barons Spy is also in great heart but the draw has been less kind to him and Courageous is preferred on his recent third at Haydock. Button Moon is another drawn out with the washing, but Bravo King could figure from stall two.
King Of Eden (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Dwelt, behind, never a factor, 12th of 20, 8l behind Internationaldebut (8-13) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Corporal Maddox 28-1 (9-1) Went right start, soon switched left, in rear, headway entering final furlong, soon edged left and effort when short of room, stayed on, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Alakhan (8-10) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Barons Spy (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) In touch, effort over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Tagula Night (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
My Kingdom (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, no impression, 11th of 15, 7l behind Belle Royale (8-10) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Julius Geezer (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 13, 8l behind Zero Money (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Courageous (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Raced stands' side, mid-division on outer, ridden over 1f out, never a factor, 17th of 22, 8l behind Magical Macey (9-7) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Conry (IRE) 5-2fav (8-5) Dwelt, took keen hold, soon chased leaders on outer, ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 6l behind Everymanforhimself (9-3) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Jan.
Pearl Blue (IRE) 5-2 (9-2) Raced wide in touch, headway halfway, led over 1f out, quickened clear entering final furlong, eased towards finish, won at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug beating Dreams Of Glory (8-5) by 7l, 6 ran.
Bravo King (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 6l behind Foxy Music (9-7) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Last Sovereign 16-1 (8-11) Slowly away and looked reluctant in rear, 12th of 14, 10l behind Alakhan (8-10) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Rocket Rob (IRE) 9-2fav (9-3) Slowly away, held up towards rear far side, headway over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 21, 1 1/2l behind Haajes (9-0) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Button Moon (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Soon led, headed narrowly 2f out, soon ridden, kept on and every chance final furlong, no extra when lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 17, 1l behind Murura (9-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
