midfield, ridden over 2f out, ran on strongly to chase leader final furlong, no extra close home
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
keen in midfield, restrained towards rear halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, switched left and headway into midfield halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
slowly away, always in rear
restrained towards rear, headway into midfield halfway, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
held up towards rear, headway travelling strongly over 2f out, ridden and quickened to chase leaders over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead close home
midfield, in touch when ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
pulled hard behind leader, close up when ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
led, steadily drifted into centre of track, ridden and drifted to far rail over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened close home
held up behind leaders, close up when ridden over 2f out, drifted left under pressure but led inside final furlong, headed close home
The weaker of the two divisions and STRONG STEPS can take advantage back over a mile having ran into trouble over 7f here earlier in the week. He can go close off his current mark with a clear run. Khazaf is still looking for his first win but finished runner-up over track and trip a fortnight ago while Bawaader was demoted having passed the post first at Musselburgh in September when last racing over today’s trip. Newmarket Warrior and Stoney Lane may prove best of the rest.
Strong Steps 28-1 (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Gumra (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Newmarket Warrior (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) In rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, unable to land a blow, 7th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Midnite Bride (9-11) at Redcar 7f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Bawaader (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) In rear, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Menin Gate (11-0) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Stoney Lane 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 6th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Rum Runner (9-12) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Dutch Coed 12-1 (9-0) Slowly away, towards rear, driven over 4f out, gradually weakened from over 3f out, last of 8, 37 1/4l behind Blistering Barney (9-7) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Captain Corelli (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, never on terms, 7th of 9, 15 1/4l behind Daafr (9-10) at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Spirit Of Sahara (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 10th of 15, 16 1/4l behind Fraternity (9-8) at Ripon 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
She Sure Is (IRE) 125-1 (9-0) Behind, stayed on from over 2f out, went 4th inside final furlong, no impression on front trio, 4th of 13, 14 3/4l behind Future King (9-5) at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Fashion Free 33-1 (9-2) Behind, badly hampered twice inside final 2f, no threat after, 7th of 13, 7l behind Plansina (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Retirement Beckons 14-1 (9-3) Broke well and tracked leaders, restrained to midfield, smooth headway to challenge 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 7th of 12, 5 1/4l behind George Ridsdale (9-8) at Ayr 1m hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Jordan's Chris (IRE) 66-1 (9-12) Very slowly away always in rear, last of 11, 17 1/2l behind Hard Solution (11-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Khazaf 66-1 (8-12) Led, 3 lengths clear 2f out, edged left over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Hunters Step (9-1) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
New Look (FR) 28-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Recuerdame (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.