tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, kept on one pace
in touch, headway to track leaders 4f out, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, some late headway, never a factor
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace
slowly away in rear, headway 2f out, led just inside final furlong, ridden out, readily
towards rear, ridden 3f out, never on terms
set strong pace, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced wide always towards rear, never on terms
The performance of Rocky's Pride in the first division will point to the chances of Blue Sonic as Jim Goldie's filly was just touched off by that rival at Newcastle. That was only her seventh start and with more progress likely she'll be fancied to go one better. However, DARK CRYSTAL may have her measure as she has competed with credit at a higher level than this since her victory at Ayr in July and has Megan Carberry's claim is a plus. Outlaw Torn has nine victories to his credit and is back on the same mark as when last successful at Musselburgh in May though he hasn't been in the best of form, nor has Lil Sophella who last won a year ago but is still on a higher mark.
Outlaw Torn (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Led, headed 2f out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner when lost place over 1f out, 4th of 10, 10l behind Fiftyshadesfreed (9-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6).
Dark Crystal 11-1 (8-9) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Beautiful Stranger (9-4) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Spavento (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 9, 11l behind Hanalei Bay (9-10) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Blue Sonic 16-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, chased winner inside final furlong, just held towards finish, 2nd of 16, nk behind Rocky's Pride (8-8) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Rioja Day (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 13l behind Hanalei Bay (9-10) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Lil Sophella (IRE) 9-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, jinked left and jumped path and nearly unseated rider over 5f out, soon recovered, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 13l behind Remember Rocky (8-7) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Last Destination (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) In touch early, lost place 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 8th of 10, 13l behind Paddy's Rock (9-3) at Hamilton 1m app hcp 0-55 (6) gs in Aug.
Smirfy's Silver 80-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened after, 12th of 13, 36l behind Medal of Valour (9-4) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gd.
Raise A Billion 10-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Red Tide (9-0) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.