very slowly away, soon pushed along in rear, ridden halfway, no impression
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on
slowly away, soon pushed along in rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
in touch, ridden halfway, kept on one pace
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression towards finish
always in rear
Nonrunner
David Nicholls has a good record in these types of races this term and with SONNY RED also clearly the best horse in the race based on the official ratings that record can improve. Only just held in the Ayr Silver Cup the selection should make light work of these despite conceding weight to all. The only 'danger' appears to be Titus Andronicus who drops into this grade for the first time and his run off 82 in August gives him a squeak. Hypnosis should make the places on these terms but this should be easy for Sonny Red.
Sonny Red (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind far side, outpaced when groups merged 3f out, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 14th of 16, 11l behind Summerinthecity (8-8) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Sep.
Titus Andronicus (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Chased leaders on outer stands side group, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 6l behind Hazelrigg (9-3) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Lesley's Choice 11-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 10l behind Captain Scooby (8-10) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Sep.
Northern Bolt 14-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, behind and reminders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Mayoman (9-7) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Distant Sun (USA) 66-1 (8-6) Dwelt, switched to race stands side, in rear, ridden over 1f out, never able to trouble leaders, 11th of 17, 8l behind Hazelrigg (9-3) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Mandarin Spirit (IRE) 4-1 (8-10) Very slowly away, well in rear and pushed along, eased over 1f out, last of 5, 18l behind Arriva La Diva (8-5) at Musselburgh 5f clm stks (6) gf in Sep.
Hypnosis 22-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 14th of 17, 7l behind Hazelrigg (8-9) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Wicked Wilma (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards, 8th of 16, 6l behind Mayoman (9-7) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Angelofthenorth 22-1 (9-12) Dwelt, in rear and outpaced, 9th of 11, 13l behind Fashion Icon (10-8) at Catterick 5f am hcp 0-55 (6) sft.
Ridley Didley (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Led far side group, headed by far side group over 1f out, soon weakened, 16th of 19, 14l behind Mango Music (9-6) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sep.