prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance 1f out, stayed on same pace final 100 yards
tracked leaders, every chance 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, took keen hold towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, well beaten final 2f
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
slowly into stride, in rear, effort far side 2f out, no impression
towards rear, well beaten 2f out, headway final furlong, no impression
held up towards rear, switched right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out
led, headed inside final furlong, ran on
held up in rear, headway going well 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and no impression final 2f
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed, 3rd and held towards finish
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway final furlong, never involved
prominent, ridden and lost place over 2f out
NonRunner
Buccaneers Vault won the inaugural running of this lady riders’ handicap 12 months ago but is 7lb higher now and runner-up Kenny The Captain is 8lb better off. The latter has run well this year without managing to get his head in front, including when well backed at Thirsk last Saturday. Related and recent Newmarket winner Rebel Surge were fourth and sixth last year and are also better off at the weights with the winner. Poppy Bridgwater has been among the winners lately and is good value for her 7lb claim aboard Dougan, who is edging towards a winning mark. Oriental Lilly has won twice over this trip this year and April’s Thirsk winner Black Isle Boy has been waiting for the ground to ease and goes well fresh. But we’ll give one more chance to EASTERN IMPACT who, despite sharing top weight, is looking very well treated nowadays, though wouldn’t want the heavens to open. The Armed Man also warrants a mention.
Eastern Impact (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders far side, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 19, 2 1/2l behind El Astronaute (9-6) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Dougan 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway on outside chasing leaders over 1f out, ran on under pressure and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 15, 1 1/4l behind Udontdodou (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Oeil De Tigre (FR) 7-1 (8-12) Steadied and went right start, pulled hard, held up, headway on outside chasing leaders halfway, hung badly right from 2f out and ended on far rail, not on terms inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Baron Bolt (9-8) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Rio Ronaldo (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) In touch, pushed along and headway approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Global Applause (9-13) at Sandown 5f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Black Isle Boy (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, led and edged left 2f out, ran on inside final furlong and always just doing enough, won at Thirsk 6f hcp (4) gs in Apr beating My Name Is Rio (9-2) by nk, 15 ran.
Rebel Surge (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Raced wide until switched left after 2f, close up, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden out, won at Newmarket 7f hcp fll (4) gf in Aug beating Highland Pass (8-7) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
The Armed Man 7-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 5l behind Dalton (9-0) at Redcar 6f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Related 8-1 (9-7) Hampered start, behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, hung left and weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Quick Look (9-6) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Oriental Lilly 20-1 (9-4) Steadied start, held up last, good headway on outside over 1f out, went 2nd and strong run inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 6, nk behind Rebel Assault (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f hcp fll (3) gd in Aug.
Buccaneers Vault (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 5th of 15, 3 1/4l behind My Amigo (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
London (FR) 16-1 (10-4) Led, headed over 5f out, chased winner until over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 9l behind Barnaby Brook (9-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (4) pol in Sep.
Kenny The Captain (IRE) 4-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, held near finish, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind Yes You (9-6) at Thirsk 6f hcp (4) sft in Sep.
Big Lachie 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, driven and headway over 1f out, soon every chance, ridden inside final furlong, readily outpaced by winner final 100 yards, lost place near finish, 4th of 19, 3 1/4l behind Akbar Shah (9-1) at Ascot 6f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Top Boy 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, centre, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 8th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Yes You (9-6) at Thirsk 6f hcp (4) sft in Sep.
Sir Billy Wright (IRE) 3-1 (9-8) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 13 3/4l behind Major Valentine (8-11) at Chepstow 6f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Ninjago 5-1 (9-10) Mid-division, headway under pressure inside final 2f, soon switched right and ridden, stayed on to chase winner well inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Roys Dream (9-6) at Leicester 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Tukhoom (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead just over 1f out, headed last strides, 2nd of 9, nk behind Pursuing Steed (9-12) at Doncaster 7f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Siege Of Boston (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) With leaders, every chance over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Nick Vedder (10-0) at Doncaster 7f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Lucky Beggar (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong, last of 12, 9 1/4l behind Avenue Of Stars (9-0) at Carlisle 6f hcp (5) sft in Sep.
