tracked leader, hung right 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
dwelt, towards rear, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd near finish
tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened
close up, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went 4th near finish
held up, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders
ROYAL CONNOISSEUR (NAP) has been competing in a higher grade since winning in soft ground over track and trip in July. Richard Fahey’s charge gets another chance back at this level. Portland Street’s earlier double came on fast going and he’s upped a further 3lb after placing at Carlisle while Reflation carries a penalty for his recent success at the track. The remainder will do well to figure in their current form including dual course and distance winner Born Innocent, who is 10lb higher than her latest win.
Royal Connoisseur (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 3 3/4l behind Giant Spark (9-7) at Thirsk 6f hcp (4) sft in Sep.
Meshardal (GER) 8-1 (9-6) Held up behind, some headway over 2f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Whozthecat (8-10) at Thirsk 7f hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Gilmer (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, ridden inside final 2f, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Munfallet (9-10) at Chepstow 6f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Born Innocent (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride and always behind, no impression straight, 11th of 14, 7 1/4l behind My Good Brother (9-0) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Sep.
Portland Street (IRE) 3-1fav (8-11) Tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Kenny The Captain (9-10) at Carlisle 6f hcp (5) gs in Sep.
Farkle Minkus 22-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 6th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Kenny The Captain (9-10) at Carlisle 6f hcp (5) gs in Sep.
Pennine Warrior 11-4 (9-9) Dwelt, chased leader, lost place 2f out, 5th of 8, 6l behind Johnny B Goode (9-6) at Thirsk 6f stks (6) gd in May.
Reflation 8-1 (8-13) In rear, headway over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Hamilton 6f hcp (6) gs in Sep beating Jacob's Pillow (9-10) by 3/4l, 9 ran.