prominent, came wide turning in 4f out to race near stands side, ridden and weakened 2f out
rear mid-division, pushed along well over 2f out, plugged on, never on terms
chased leaders, led narrowly 2f out, soon pushed along and edged left, ridden and headed over 110 yards out where slightly hampered, no extra
towards rear, ridden well over 2f out, soon beaten
in rear, pushed along and some headway over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never threatened
towards rear, headway well over 2f out, switched left 2f out, ridden and pressed leaders 1f out, led over 110 yards out and edged right, ran on strongly and drew away
led, pushed along and headed 2f out, weakened tamely
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon dropped away
mid-division, headway 3f out to go close 2nd 2f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on but no match for winner
mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace
NonRunner
LERWICK made all over today’s trip at Pontefract before finding one too good over 1m2f and gets another chance off his current mark. Harlem Nights has been thereabouts lately though is 5lb higher than an earlier win on the all-weather while the likes of John Chard VC, Kentucky Bluegrass and Merry Minister all drop down in class. Goodfella placed in novice company last time while Elusive Empire and Mount King ran well in maiden races.
Distinguished Lady (FR) 12-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Dashing Dick (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Kentucky Bluegrass 7-2 (9-1) Mid-division, raced centre until switched left to join group over 5f out, effort 2f out, hung left and no impression over 1f out, kept on final 100 yards, 5th of 8, 5l behind Out Of Shadows (9-5) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Lerwick 3-1jfav (9-5) Led, pushed along and headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Zarabanda (10-0) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Merry Minister (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Held up in mid-division, good headway out wide over 2f out, weakened quickly inside final 2f, 11th of 17, 13 1/4l behind Novus (9-5) at Goodwood 1m hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Elusive Empire (FR) 7-4 (9-7) Raced keenly in close 3rd on inside, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, soon angled out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Capital Guarantee (9-7) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stks (4) gd in Jul.
Goodfella (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5 1/4l behind Molaqab (9-7) at Lingfield 7f stks (5) sft in Jul.
Harlem Nights (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) In touch with leaders, smooth headway going easily over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon challenging, went second inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Leadenhall (9-6) at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Taritino (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Bint Al Daar (9-2) at Newmarket 1m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Tabuk (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, never a factor, last of 8, 19l behind Baltic Voyage (9-9) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Hale End (IRE) 16-5 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and disputing 2nd over 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out, well held 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 7, 9 1/2l behind Indiana Be (9-8) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Pop World 17-2 (9-9) Rear mid-division, pushed along well over 2f out, lost touch over 1f out, last of 9, 21l behind Just Janet (9-7) at Catterick 7f hcp fll (5) gd in Jul.
Mount King (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway into 4th halfway, ridden over 1f out, ran on one pace, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Vixey (9-0) at Redcar 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
John Chard Vc 16-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, soon tracking leaders on inside, ridden inside final 2f, hung right over 1f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 4 1/4l behind Novus (9-5) at Goodwood 1m hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Speriamo 33-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders out wide, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced and weakened, 11th of 12, 9 1/4l behind Wadacre Gomez (9-4) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Aug.
