took keen hold, with leader, led over 3f out, clear entering final furlong, ridden out
prominent, lost place over 3f out, beaten over 1f out
mid-division, took keen hold, switched left 4f out, headway 2f out, soon ridden, disputing 2nd inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, beaten over 1f out
steadied start, held up, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and hung left, disputing 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on
led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, switched left and stayed on inside final furlong, not able to trouble leaders
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on, not able to reach winner
held up in touch, pressed winner inside final 3f, no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
The possibility of an easy lead for FRONTLINE GIRL means she gets the nod. Although 6lbs higher than when winning at Newcastle in August, the way she was backed that day suggested connections feel that she can defy this sort of mark. Daring Dream is one of several who normally come from off the pace, with the in-form trio of Nisaal, Astrodonna and Glenmuir counted amongst that number. Carlitos Spirit is handicapped to win and there was plenty of promise in his Beverley run last month, whilst Cavendish Road rates better than his three most recent runs. Bond City drops into a 0-75 for the first time in years and with his owner well-known for northern winners he is afforded respect. Border Owl is only 2lbs higher than his win at Ripon in July and is not discounted after his two-month break.
Bond City (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division and keen, pushed along and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, 15l behind Robust Wish (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Frontline Girl (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Mid-division on outside, outpaced 3f out, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 5th of 12, 9l behind Scrapper Smith (8-9) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Sep.
Daring Dream (GER) 9-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway on inner and not much room over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, took 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Lord Aeryn (9-1) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sep.
Cavendish Road (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden on outside 3f out, soon beaten, 7th of 9, 21l behind Music Maestro (7-12) at Bath 1m app hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Nisaal (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, driven and stayed on, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Goodlukin Lucy (9-2) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Carlitos Spirit (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Slowly away, behind, never a factor, 10th of 16, 10l behind Sharp Sovereign (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Astrodonna 12-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, good headway 3f out, led on bit 2f out, ridden inside final furlong and joined insiide final furlong, stayed on to assert final 100 yards, won at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Sep beating Sweet Secret (9-2) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Glenmuir (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, always held by winner, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Nolecce (8-6) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Sep.
Border Owl (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Held up last, ridden on inside and struggling 3f out, soon lost touch, tailed off, last of 8, 39l behind Mistoffelees (9-3) at Doncaster 1m 2f app hcp (5) gd in Aug.