mid-division, headway 4f out, lost place under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, pushed along over 5f out, ridden and lost 2nd over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in last, behind over 2f out, never on terms
ponied to start, tracked leaders, took keen hold, led 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
mid-division, headway on inside over 3f out, weakened 2f out, tailed off
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, held by winner when edged left well inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on well
held up in rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Hunter Forward has been taken to task by the handicapper since scoring at Haydock. She also has her stamina to prove over this trip so may not be one to take a short price about. Fellow Newmarket raider Advisor has plenty to find with Spirit Of A Nation on their run together at Haydock last time while this is a better race than the one Lucky Windmill won at Hamilton, though Garry Whillans' claim negates a recent weight rise. It's a while since THIN RED LINE got his head in front but Michael Dods' charge is on a very lenient mark now as a result and has been showing signs of a revival. He didn't stay 1m7f at Doncaster last time and first-time blinkers could see him pop up here at decent odds.
Lucky Windmill 9-1 (10-0) Held up mid-division, pushed along and headway over 3f out, ridden to lead well over 1f out, driven out, won at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul beating Sharp Sovereign (9-0) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Advisor (FR) 7-2 (9-7) Led, pushed along over 4f out, headed over 3f out, rallied 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 7, 7l behind Spirit Of A Nation (9-1) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
Magic Echo 50-1 (9-5) Led, headed 4f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 42l behind Tenby Lady (8-1) at York 1m 2f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gd in Jul.
Hunter Forward (AUS) 4-6fav (9-11) Held up mid-division, raced stand side from over 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs beating Pivot Bridge (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Best Prospect (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Held up in last pair, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 12l behind Tres Coronas (9-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Amazing Blue Sky 11-2 (9-7) Pressed leader, ridden and lost place when hung right 3f out, soon behind, 7th of 8, 20l behind Ailsa Craig (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Spirit of A Nation (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Held up, never on terms, 8th of 12, 5l behind Grandad Bill (8-12) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Red Fama 4-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 7, 4l behind Grey Command (8-10) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Rubi Dia 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 36l behind Manifestation (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Thin Red Line (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, effort 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 10th of 13, 18l behind Manifestation (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Sennockian Storm (USA) 6-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 10l behind Raktiman (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
