chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leader, led over 3f out, driven and headed over 1f out, bumped slightly and carried left inside final furlong, held towards finish
held up in 5th, effort over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final 100 yards
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged left final furlong, stayed on
led until over 3f out, not clear run just over 1f out, 3rd and held final furlong, kept on
last to break, outpaced and always behind
RORY is a complicated sort but, though his ability to act on the going does require a little faith, he has at least consented to cooperate with tonight’ s rider in the past. Wen Moon was ready to strike at the first time of asking at Pontefract, and that success was posted on soft ground. Slainte Mhath is a previous winner at the course but his subsequent effort at Carlisle was underwhelming. Impressor is currently holding his form and Phillip Makin’s gelding did appear to be somewhat unlucky in-running at Beverley earlier in the week.
Wen Moon (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, midfield, ridden and switched right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no danger, 4th of 10, 1l behind Divine Libra (9-8) at Chester 6f hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Slainte Mhath 7-4fav (9-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, edged right and well held final furlong, 4th of 7, 7l behind Sophia's Starlight (9-12) at Carlisle 6f hcp fll (4) gs in Jul.
Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, off the pace towards rear, hung right and kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to get involved, 7th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Paws For Thought (9-6) at Hamilton 6f hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Impressor (IRE) 9-2 (9-13) Bumped start, behind, not clear run over 1f out, switched right and headway inside final furlong, ran on, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 9, nk behind Show Me Show Me (9-11) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Iris Dancer 13-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, outpaced over 1f out, 5th and beaten when eased towards finish, 5th of 6, 3 1/4l behind Honour Your Dreams (8-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Rory 14-1 (9-11) Slowly away, held up, headway from 4f out, ran on well inside final furlong, never nearer than at finish, 5th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Temper Trap (8-10) at Doncaster 1m hcp (6) sft in Jul.