held up in rear, not much room 2nd, closed 5th, switched right 2 out, went close 2nd last, no impression inside final 100 yards
led until after 1st, prominent, not fluent 4th, led 3 out, headed 2 out, mistake last, no extra flat
led after 1st, clear before 4th until approaching next, blundered and headed 3 out, weakened before next
held up on outside, closed 4th, challenged 2 out, led 2 out, ran on well flat
prominent, reached at 3 out, 4th and beaten 2 out, weakened before last
held up, in touch 5th, weakened 3 out
held up, took keen hold, not fluent 2nd, in touch 5th, weakened 3 out
Ascendant won a seller and a claimer on good ground in June and would have every chance of another victory if ready after a short break. But a first win over hurdles at Stratford should have boosted the confidence of INIESTA, who is taken to double his tally. Eastern Lady ran much better at Huntingdon last month having hinted at ability on the Flat earlier and looks the pick of the remainder as Akula does better in sellers.
Serenity Now (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) Dwelt towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Mister Showman (9-2) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Iniesta (IRE) Evensfav (10-12) Led to 2nd, chased leader, led before last, kept on well, won at Stratford 2m (5) gs in Oct beating Pershing (11-2) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Akula (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, 9th of 12, 34 1/2l behind Raashdy (9-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (7) pol in Oct.
Ascendant 5-1 (9-1) Slowly away, towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, never a factor, 6th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Golly Miss Molly (9-4) at Kempton 2m hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Eastern Lady (IND) 66-1 (10-5) Led, hit 3 out, pushed along and headed just before next, no extra approaching last, 4th of 10, 11 1/4l behind Canyon City (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Demand Respect 200-1 (10-12) Keen towards rear, mistake and reminder 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off and pulled up before next, at Huntingdon 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Desi Daru (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind New Agenda (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m (4) gd in Oct.
