behind, some headway 2f out, never in contention
outpaced towards rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong until close home
chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, no impression when weakened and lost 2 places inside final furlong
mid-division, some headway over 1f out, never a factor
prominent, pushed along halfway, weakening when hampered on far rail approaching final 2f
outpaced and behind, headway under pressure 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
made most until 5f out, stayed front rank, hung right from halfway, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, led 5f out, always going well after, ridden clear over 1f out, eased closing stages
outpaced
chased leaders, hung right from halfway, weakened entering final 2f
chased leaders, hanging right when not much room over 2f out, weakened soon after
slowly away, well outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, finished well to 2nd close home, no chance with eased down winner
mid-division, pushed along halfway, some headway under pressure 2f out, no impression over 1f out
always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Milton Bradley holds a strong hand in this with last month's Brighton winner Avon Light and the consistent mare Dancing Welcome representing the Sedbury handler. Monashee Rock won a Wolverhampton handicap last month but has a higher rating on turf while Half A Crown, second over 6f at Pontefract last time, has still to prove himself over this extra furlong. El Dececy could figure on previous form but is on the downgrade so preference is for STRIKE A DEAL. Chris Wall's filly didn't run at all badly on a couple of occasions over 1m at Yarmouth in August and Danny Brock's claim can help her get her head back in front here.
Monashee Rock (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, strong run to 2nd inside final furlong, ridden to lead final 100 yards, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Sep beating Daniel Thomas (8-13) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Strike A Deal (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Held up in touch, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden to challenge when edged right over 1f out, soon no impression, 5th of 15, 6l behind Ippi N Tombi (8-5) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Aug.
Half A Crown (IRE) 14-1 (8-2) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Mount Hollow (8-12) at Pontefract 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Spring Buck (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Dwelt towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 25l behind Fitz (9-3) at Ffos Las 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sep.
Whitstable Native 16-1 (9-3) Went right after start, off the pace in mid-division, headway to get in behind leaders 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 20l behind Ginzan (9-2) at Bath 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sep.
Dancing Welcome 7-1fav (8-8) Mid-divisoion, ridden inside final 3f, headway 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 1 3/4l behind Divertimenti (9-2) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
El Dececy (USA) 5-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, not troubled leaders, 4th of 8, 6l behind Sparking (9-7) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.
Michael's Nook 18-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 35l behind Cultural Desert (10-11) at Salisbury 1m am hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Lough Corrib (USA) 33-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear and struggling 4f out, moderate headway inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 5l behind Polemica (9-9) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Sep.
Avon Light 11-1 (8-5) Always prominent, ridden and hung left over 1f out, soon led, driven out, won at Brighton 6f hcp 0-55 (6) sft in Sep beating Mucky Molly (8-13) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Wheatfield (IRE) 11-1 (8-5) Prominent, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Welcome Approach (9-2) at Bath 6f app hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Aug.
Chicamia 25-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, behind, driven over 2f out, headway over 1f out, never near leaders, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Diamond Sunrise (8-4) at Beverley 1m app stks (6) gf in Sep.
Avec Moi 16-1 (8-3) With leader until led 4f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 8l behind Swansea Jack (9-2) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Sep.
My Best Man 16-1 (8-7) Always behind, never on terms, 8th of 9, 12l behind Jolly Ranch (9-4) at Bath 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sep.
Osgoodisgood 16-1 (8-9) Chased winner until halfway, soon ridden, weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 7l behind Too Many Questions (9-5) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Sep.
