raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced wide towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, rallied approaching final furlong, one pace final furlong
keen, tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and hung right towards stands side from over 1f out, ran on
in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
keen, close up, lost place over 4f out
dwelt held up, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Plenty with a shout in this including La Superba who bids for a four-timer off an 8lb higher mark. Italian Beauty is chasing a treble but is raised 6lb and upped a grade along with recent Ayr winner Devious Spirit. Ciao Cielo narrowly beat Dutch Law in similar company at Haydock and both could go well but VOLUNTEER POINT (NAP) drops in class after a close-up third at Goodwood and Mick Channon's filly may be the one to side with today. Ticks The Boxes also has an easier task than of late and should give a good account off top weight.
Ticks The Boxes (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Intrude (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (3) pol in Sep.
Dutch Law 8-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway 2f out, never on terms, 5th of 10, 4l behind Power Game (9-5) at Kempton 1m hcp (4) pol in Sep.
La Superba (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, edged left over 1f out, soon led, clear final 100 yards, ran on well, won at Sandown 1m hcp fll (4) sft in Sep beating Belle Travers (8-12) by 3 3/4l, 7 ran.
Ciao Cielo (GER) 15-2 (9-7) Slowly into stride, tracked leaders on inside, not much room over 1f out, led inside final furlong, strongly pressed until left clear close home, won at Haydock 1m hcp (4) gs in May beating Dutch Law (9-1) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Little Lady Katie (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Chased winner, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 8, 18 1/2l behind Forest Maiden (9-5) at Newbury 1m hcp fll (2) gf in Jul.
First Dream (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Led, came centre in straight, hung badly right and headed over 2f out, ended on far side, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Imshivalla (9-6) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Big Bear (FR) 16-1 (9-1) Held up, pushed along and headway 3f out, weakened final 100 yards, last of 9, 5 1/2l behind Mount Tahan (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Volunteer Point (IRE) 2-1fav (8-9) Keen close up, switched right over 2f out, effort over 1f out, driven to press winner inside final furlong, not quicken and lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Assault On Rome (8-11) at Goodwood 1m hcp fll (3) sft in Aug.
Maraakib (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Led until over 5f out, remained prominent, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Dark Ocean (9-10) at Pontefract 1m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Italian Beauty (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Tracked ledaers, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on to lead post, won at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Sep beating Inke (9-2) by ns, 9 ran.
Devious Spirit (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, led entering final furlong, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Ayr 1m hcp (5) gd in Sep beating American Hustle (8-13) by 3l, 14 ran.
