held up in rear, took keen hold, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, took keen hold, lost place over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, never involved
in touch in mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
went left start, prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out
slow to break, held up in rear, headway 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, not able to challenge
prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out
chased leaders, led over 1f out, ridden and kept on well
not much room start, held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, no impression
held up in mid-division, switched left and headway over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
held up in mid-division, not clear run over 1f out, effort entering final furlong, never on terms
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
NonRunner
FARD carries a double penalty for recent victories over 6f including at this track a week ago. But he won with plenty to spare and could be worth sticking with given today’s opposition inspire little confidence. Of those, Ubla looks the main threat despite the 5lb extra for winning at Kempton while The Bull is usually thereabouts but recorded his only win so far over the minimum trip. Gun Case slides further down the weights while Salmon Fishing, Groupie and Fort Benton were all beaten by the selection last time.
Fard 13-8fav (9-11) Restless in stalls, dwelt outpaced, switched to far side over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep beating Breathoffreshair (9-2) by 2 3/4l, 13 ran.
Ubla (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden clear, won at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep beating Flying Sakhee (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Hippeia (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, gradually weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Be Kool (9-0) at Redcar 1m stks (5) gd in Sep.
Gun Case 20-1 (9-11) Held up, never dangerous, 11th of 17, 11 1/4l behind I'll Be Good (9-8) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
The Bull (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Held up behind, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final 110 yards, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Ghathanfar (8-13) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Rebel State (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 6 3/4l behind The Big House (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Billy Wedge 20-1 (8-2) Towards rear on outside, ridden 2f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong, 14th of 15, 9 1/2l behind Twin Appeal (9-8) at Thirsk 7f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Lincoln Red 16-1 (9-7) In rear, ridden and hung badly left over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 11, 3l behind Miss Gargar (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Lukoutoldmakezebak 16-1 (8-13) Behind, effort over 1f out, no impression, 9th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Christmas Night (9-1) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Salmon Fishing (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish, 5th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Fard (9-11) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Groupie 9-1 (9-7) Taken to post early, in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Fard (9-11) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Temple of Wonder (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 5f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 7 1/2l behind My Valentino (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Relight My Fire 16-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never on terms, 4th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Luna Magic (10-11) at Beverley 1m hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Fort Benton (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Held up behind, driven 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on into mid-division inside final furlong, never nearer, 12th of 19, 7 1/4l behind Fard (8-9) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
