mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon rallied and every chance, kept on well, just failed
held up in mid-division, weakened over 2f out, eased
outpaced towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never able to challenge
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, led inside final furlong, soon strongly challenged, just held on
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace closing stages
behind, pushed along halfway, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace closing stages
went left start, led, soon 6 lengths clear, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly, eased
dwelt, mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon behind, eased
in touch, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Today’s underfoot conditions may prove problematic for recent Catterick third Calliope while Palindrome was well beaten at Ayr just three days ago having gone close on a couple of occasions before that. TRADITIONAL DANCER should have no trouble with the going and the four-time winning hurdler is taken to open his account on the Flat having gone close at Carlisle last time. Princess Nearco has struggled since winning at Thirsk in June but Irish raider Last Garrison could go well under Paul Hanagan.
Calliope 7-2fav (9-10) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Firby (9-4) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Nearly There 100-1 (9-7) Always behind, 5th of 7, 12l behind Canvassed (9-2) at Newcastle 1m stks (5) pol in Sep.
Princess Nearco (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Slowly away, always towards rear, 12th of 17, 18 1/4l behind Albert Boy (9-4) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Unite The Clans (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along 4f out, never a factor, 8th of 11, 27 3/4l behind Chebsey Beau (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Last Garrison (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up, soon raced in 14th, headway and effort straight, kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 7th of 16, 7 3/4l behind Greenpanda (9-6) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Palindrome (USA) 11-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and switched right entering final furlong, kept on towards finish, 6th of 15, 4 3/4l behind Handsome Bob (8-12) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp (5) sft in Sep.
Traditional Dancer (IRE) 4-1 (10-6) Dwelt, soon mid-division, headway and stayed on inside in straight, ridden and every chance 2f out, went 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Decima (11-7) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
New Abbey Angel (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride and hampered start, keen in mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 10 3/4l behind Sauchiehall Street (9-3) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Dark Amber 20-1 (8-11) Dwelt, towards rear, some headway when impeded and unseated rider over 2f out, at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Purdey (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, steady headway on inside over 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Decima (11-7) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Torthai An Ghra (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Dwelt, soon raced in 3rd, pushed along over 3f out, no impression from 2f out, soon no extra, 7th of 9, 15 3/4l behind Cacique Royale (9-10) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
