behind, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, never on terms
mid-division, headway approaching final furlong, soon one pace
always prominent, led over 1f out, ridden out
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon one pace
always behind
held up, never dangerous
slowly into stride, always behind
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
soon mid-division, lost place over 2f out
led until headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace
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Nonrunner
BELLE BELLINO can record back to back successes with victory coming at the main expense of Doric Lady and Hurricane Harriet. The selection was winning for the first time in her career last month when making her debut for Ralph Beckett at Bath in an average maiden. The handicapper couldn't react to that given the paucity of the opposition but it seems likely that there's a good deal more improvement to come now that her talent has been unlocked and she can take this handicap. Hurricane Harriet failed to cope with the drop back to five furlongs when turned over at a short price last time but she should be able to resume her upward curve over this more suitable trip. Dualagi is on a fair enough mark and Meridian Line in form but the biggest threat may come from Doric Lady. James Toller's filly produced a decent effort to win her maiden at Yarmouth and remains well enough handicapped if she is able to go on from there. There has to be some doubt about that given her profile though and Belle Bellino rates the more attractive option.
Ingleby Princess 16-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Prescription (8-4) at Hamilton 6f fll hcp (3) sft in Sept.
Linda Green 18-1 (8-4) Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace, 5th of 7, 5l behind Prescription (8-4) at Hamilton 6f fll hcp (3) sft in Sept.
Hurricane Harriet 2-1fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra towards finish, 4th of 8, 2l behind dhtrs Russian Rocket (8-8) & Diane's Choice (9-8) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Doric Lady 12-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ridden out, won at Yarmouth 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Sept beating Baby Rock (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Tilsworth Charlie 12-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 10, 8l behind Al Gillani (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Dualagi 5-1 (9-5) Dwelt, held up in rear, switched left and driven over 1f out, made some progress, never in contention, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Rondeau (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sept.
Joyeaux 25-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression, 8th of 13, 4l behind Mr Wolf (9-1) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sept.
Meridian Line (IRE) 12-1 (8-1) Dwelt, soon in touch, ridden to press leaders 1f out, stayed on to lead near finish and just held on, won at Sandown 5f clm (5) gd in Sept beating Back In The Red (8-4) by a shd, 11 ran.
Belle Bellino (FR) 9-2 (8-12) Held up, headway 3f out, edged right from just inside final 2f, led 1f out, ran on well, won at Bath 6f 3yo mdn (5) sft in Sept beating Gioacchino (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Rosie Says No 10-1 (8-11) Mid-division, keen early, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 11, 5l behind The Cayterers (8-8) at Great Leighs 6f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Melt (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 12th of 15, 8l behind Conjecture (9-3) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sept.
Diminuto 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders over 3f, 10th of 12, 9l behind Tubby Isaacs (9-6) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sept.
Night Premiere (IRE) 14-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Louphole (8-8) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Comptonspirit 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders stand side, ridden along halfway, outpaced when not much room over 1f, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 14, 4l behind Rocker (8-10) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Inka Dancer (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon one pace, 6th of 16, 7l behind Music Box Express (8-8) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sept.
Seasonal Cross 14-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous, 9th of 16, 9l behind Music Box Express (8-8) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sept.
