behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not troubled leaders
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, headway to challenge over 1f out, kept on towards finish
slowly into stride, held up, not much room over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakend over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong nearest finish
led, headed over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace
towards rear, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, one pace final 2f
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Moto is taken to land the finale at the expense of Franksalot and Snow Bunting. The selection carries a six pound penalty for his latest success at Ayr. Prior to that he was in winning form at the same track in July so is clearly a horse making hay while the sun shines. In between those wins she has not been out of the first three so is ultra consistant and is therefore a horse to follow. Franksalot is fitted with cheek pieces for the first time and is burdened with top weight to carry. He did run well on his penultimate run at Ayr when second to Roman History but has since disappointed so is to be treated with caution. Snow Bunting landed himself in the winners enclosure at Ayr back in June but has since failed to trouble the judge and still looks within the grip of the handicapper for the time being. So for the winner we return to Moto.
Franksalot (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 7l behind Motu (9-4) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Dispol Isle (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, some headway over 1f out, soon one pace, 7th of 13, 5l behind Anthemion (8-5) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp (6) gf.
Motu (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 3f out, headway to lead 2f out, kept on, won at Ayr 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gs beating Paris Heights (8-7) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Snow Bunting 12-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 9th of 14, 8l behind Carnivore (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Young Mr Grace (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Motu (9-4) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Bandos 16-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, hung right and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 8l behind Hypnotic (9-11) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Attacca 8-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, weakened quickly halfway, virtually pulled up final furlong, last of 15, well behind Petite Mac (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Prospect Court 9-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, not much room and lost pace halfway, 7th of 9, 10l behind Blue Maeve (10-0) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.