held up towards rear, steady headway from 4f out, hard driven to lead over 1f out, edged left, stayed on under pressure
held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway well over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on same pace final furlong
steadied start, pulled hard in rear, headway from well over 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon not clear run, never nearer
held up towards rear, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten and eased
behind, headway and not clear run over 1f out, never nearer
held up in touch, lost place well over 2f out
tracked leaders after 2f, hard ridden and effort well over 1f out, weakened quickly
led 1f, remained prominent, under pressure over 3f out, stayed on gamely
held up mid-division, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, lost place well over 2f out
Nonrunner
MONDEGO can win under a penalty to follow up Friday night's success at Wolverhampton, but the dangers are headed by Admiral Duque also racing with an extra six pounds to carry for winning the night before, and Prince Charlemagne. George Baker's runner had been off the track for more than 600 days before pouncing late to win a poor race on Friday, to reward those who'd punted him off the boards. A quick re-appearance was to be expected, and backers from the other night may be hoping he can come on for that run. The way he was finishing suggested he can get this trip without any concerns, and he's gone further when jumping in Ireland. He's two from two on the all-weather, having previously won in his native Germany. Admiral Duque won on the same track the previous evening, and over this trip. Like the selection, his winning claimer stays on board, but that win was the first in a while, and there's not much consistency at this sort of level of the positive variety. Prince Charlemagne is a multiple winner here, but hasn't tasted success since March. There are a number of other regulars here who may attract some support such as Our Kes and Bridge of Fermoy, but we'll side with Mondego to show that Friday night wasn't a one-off.
Mondego (GER) 15-8fav (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway on wide outside and wide straight, ridden and hung left over 1f out, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks 0-55 (6) pol beating Rascal In The Mix (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Prince Charlemagne (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Led, headed approaching 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 21l behind Blue Turk (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Sep.
Kames Park (IRE) 28-1 (9-8) Always behind, 10th of 14, 19l behind Oddsmaker (8-10) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Our Kes (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 7l behind Naheell (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Innactualfact 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon short of room, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 16l behind Mellow Mixture (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
D'Artagnans Dream 14-1 (9-1) Dwelt, held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden to go 2nd 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression with winner, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Arty Crafty (9-8) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Fantastic Morning 66-1 (9-4) Led early, chased leaders, weakened 4f out, tailed off, 12th of 14, 44l behind Annambo (9-6) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Sep.
Fantasy Ride 8-1 (8-10) Held up in last pair, wide straight, ridden and no impression when hung right on outside over 1f out, 10th of 14, 10l behind Little Sark (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Bridge of Fermoy (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 13, 8l behind Free Tussy (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Yellow Ridge (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 49l behind Bute Street (8-13) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Dayanara (USA) 28-1 (9-2) Mid-division, outpaced 3f out, never on terms, 6th of 11, 19l behind Arty Crafty (9-8) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Arabian Silk (IRE) 22-1 (8-7) Held up mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 10, nk behind Arlene Phillips (8-7) at Ffos Las 1m 2f hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Sep.
Diktalina 10-3fav (8-5) Led, pushed along over 4f out, headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, well behind Twist Again (9-7) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Tiffany Lady 66-1 (7-11) Mid-division, some headway on outside 4f out, lost place 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 29l behind Tinkerbelle (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Admirable Duque (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Dwelt, ridden soon after start, held up, lost place 7f out, ridden and in last place over 3f out, headway and not clear run and switch right entering final 2f, rapid headway to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Kazbow (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
