held up, headway over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, appeared to go wrong over 4f out, virtually pulled up, tailed off
chased leader over 1f, soon hampered on inside and dropped rear, struggling over 4f out
raced keenly, tracked leaders, lost place 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
prominent, went 2nd over 6f out until over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway on outside over 4f out, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, stayed on
held up towards rear, headway on outside 3f out, no impression final furlong
soon steadied, held up in rear, good headway over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd just over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
held up, headway 6f out, hampered well over 2f out, soon weakened
handy, went 2nd over 5f out, every chance 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
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This looks a good opportunity for WINTERFELL and he is given the vote over Black Stocking and Lady's Art. Chris Wall's filly has relatively few miles on the clock and she wasn't beaten far at Lingfield last month behind Fitz. That was over 7f but this slightly longer trip will suit and she looks to have a big chance. Black Stocking has shaped with promise in maiden company putting in her best effort yet at Lingfield last month. She is another who will be suited by this slightly longer trip and she has to be on the shortlist. Lady's Art ran well at Lingfield but she has since looked regressive and she was well beaten in a handicap when last seen out. Clive Cox sends Highland Starlight to post and she was well beaten in a handicap at Salisbury last month. She would have claims on the pick of her form but she can't be backed with confidence. There should be more to come from Winterfell and she gets the confident pick.
Black Stocking 16-1 (9-0) Awkward start, slowly into stride, in rear, outpaced 4f out, wide and kept on inside final furlong, never near leaders, 5th of 10, 5l behind Bawaardi (9-1) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Sep.
Hardanger (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Dwelt, never on terms, 10th of 14, 12l behind Lyric Art (8-12) at Catterick 7f mdn stks 0-60 (6) sft in Sep.
Cake Stand 33-1 (8-11) In touch, weakened over 2f out, last of 15, 22l behind Captain Flasheart (9-1) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Cardenio (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Always in rear, 11th of 14, 10l behind Fitz (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Sep.
Four Mirrors (CAN) 14-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 25l behind Transformer (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Highland Starlight (USA) 12-1 (8-12) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 6l behind Dichoh (9-5) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Lady's Art (FR) 8-1 (8-13) Held up, lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 10l behind Transformer (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Mountain Forest (GER) 11-1 (8-4) Led until 7f out, chased leader until over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, soon eased when beaten, last of 6, 25l behind Arcola (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Jul.
Rebel Woman 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 12, 16l behind Diktat Queen (9-0) at Chepstow 7f 3yo mdn fll stks (5) gd in Sep.
Richardlionheart (USA) 33-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 9l behind Matuza (9-3) at Windsor 6f sell stks (6) gf in Jun.
Winterfell 11-2 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, headway approaching final furlong, kept on to go 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Fitz (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Sep.
Achromatic 8-1 (8-11) Prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 17, 25l behind Bob Stock (9-4) at Warwick 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Django Reinhardt 25-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 12, 16l behind Come On Buckers (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Sep.
Lunar Romance 33-1 (7-5) Towards rear, ridden well over 1f out, never dangerous, last of 8, 8l behind Red Baron Dancer (9-3) at Chester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug '08.
