tracked leader until 8f out, tracked leaders after, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out
in rear, kept on final furlong, never near leaders
tracked leaders, chased clear leader 8f out until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
never on terms
in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out
in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reach leading pair
held up, headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead briefly inside final furlong, edged left and bumped near finish, ran on
towards rear, improved to mid-division 10f out, weakened 3f out
slow into stride, towards rear, headway over 3f out, led and edged left inside final furlong, bumped near finish, ran on
close up, chased clear leader over 2f out until over 1f out, kept on one pace
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
Imperial Fong had Green Future and Pizzetti well behind when winning over 1m7f at Warwick last time and there should be more to come over staying trips. Thank You Joy finally got off the mark when stepped up to 1m2f in August but is less certain to last home, while recent Southwell runner-up Blue Cossack ran a shocker on his only previous start over today's distance. However, it could be worth taking a punt on BALLINA BLUE here as he wasn't beaten far when sixth over 1m4f at this track last month and the half-brother to a winning hurdler could prove a different proposition today with his stamina put to the test.
Ballina Blue 66-1 (8-10) Led until over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Passion Play (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Sep.
Thank You Joy 14-1 (9-7) In touch in 6th, pushed along halfway, headway on outside 3f out, chasing leaders when hung left approaching final furlong, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on to lead final 50 yards, won at Chepstow 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug beating Ishikawa (9-3) by nk, 8 ran.
Green Future (USA) 6-4fav (9-3) Took keen hold, led 4f, chased leader until approaching final 5f, weakened over 4f out, soon lost touch, eased final 2f, tailed off, last of 5, well behind Imperial Fong (8-9) at Warwick 1m 7f 3yo sll (5) gf in Sep.
Cyber Star 20-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 17l behind Battery Power (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Imperial Fong 18-1 (8-9) Steadied start, held up last, reminders 6f out, headway to 3rd over 4f out, chased clear leader inside final 3f, closed over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 110 yards, driven out, won at Warwick 1m 7f 3yo sll (5) gf in Sep beating Reillys Daughter (8-12) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Pizzetti (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, led 11f out, ridden and headed 4f out, chased leader until inside final 3f, soon weakened, 3rd of 5, 20l behind Imperial Fong (8-9) at Warwick 1m 7f 3yo sll (5) gf in Sep.
Decana 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 12l behind Ambala (9-2) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sep.
Rather Cool 14-1 (7-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 20l behind Frontline Phantom (9-1) at Windsor 1m 2f clm stks (6) gf.
Blue Cossack (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, clear of others over 3f out, no chance with winner, stayed on same pace, flattered by proximity, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Master Of Song (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) fbs.
Fastada (IRE) 5-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 3f out, driven 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind Grandad Mac (8-10) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Sep.
Mountain Myst 13-2 (8-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led over 4f out, headed well over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 9, 12l behind Resplendent Ace (9-9) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Sep.
Dhampas 17-2 (7-13) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway on outside 4f out, wide straight, hung badly left from over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 12, 10l behind Marcus Antonius (10-0) at Folkestone 1m 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Sep.
