bumped start, towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final 110 yards
handy, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon behind
bumped start, in rear, in touch, barged by rival and headway on outer over 2f out, ridden and chased leader 1f out, ran on well to lead towards finish
led, ridden over 1f out and edged right, headed towards finish, no extra
prominent, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden and hung right, weakened
chased leaders, ridden and no impression over 1f out, plugged on
ACONCAGUA MOUNTAIN arrives in the best form having won over the minimum trip at Ayr earlier in the week with Ski Angel well behind. Both Annie Maher and Nodsasgoodasawink have plenty to find with the selection on earlier running at Musselburgh while Captain Corcoran’s recent placed effort at Thirsk came over 6f. Quanah has won here in the past though has struggled so far this year.
Aconcagua Mountain (IRE) 9-2fav (8-12) Chased leader, led 2f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Ayr 5f hcp (5) gs in Sep beating So Grateful (9-9) by 1 3/4l, 20 ran.
Annie Maher 33-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Phoenix Star (9-0) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Ski Angel 18-1 (8-6) Off the pace towards rear near side of group, ridden 2f out, ran on late, never on terms with leaders, 11th of 20, 5 1/4l behind Aconcagua Mountain (8-12) at Ayr 5f hcp (5) gs in Sep.
Captain Corcoran (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Raced centre, chased leaders, led overall over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace and no chance with winner, lost 2nd inside final 110 yards, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Captain Dandy (9-5) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) sft in Sep.
Quanah (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Prominent, pressed leader 4f out, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd entering final furlong, weakened quickly inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Bomb Squad (9-9) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Nodsasgoodasawink 40-1 (9-0) Awkward and went right start, towards rear, pushed along over 1f out, never near leaders, 9th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Whiskey Priest (9-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (6) gs in Sep.