tracked leaders, hard driven halfway, weakened final furlong
pulled hard early, chased leaders, switched right to challenge over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, pushed clear, easily
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, never dangerous
led until halfway, weakened over 2f out
prominent, led halfway, headed over 1f out, soon rallied, no extra closing stages
chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, hung left when led over 1f out, soon headed, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, took keen hold, soon prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced when hung left before halfway, never a factor
Mark Johnston's yard seems to have already broken up for the winter holidays so a watching brief is advised on Ultima Ora, even though she's a half-sister to multiple winner City Of Kings. Another filly, Ershaadaat, seems sure to close, however, as she only found one too good on her debut at Kempton last month. Father Bertie ran his best race so far when only beaten a neck over 6f here last week when Joey Black was well behind after running green. But the one to beat looks to be NEBULLA (NAP). He stayed on strongly into second in what looked a hot maiden at York last month and the third has franked the form since.
Eric The Viking Monsieur Bond gelding out of Whatdo You Want.
Father Bertie 14-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, soon every chance, just held close home, 2nd of 10, nk behind Silvery Blue (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Flashy Memories Dubawi colt out of Flashy Wings.
Joey Black 100-1 (9-5) Slowly away, towards rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 20l behind Silvery Blue (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Kyllach Me (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, outpaced and always well behind, last of 6, 36l behind Midlander (9-5) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sep.
Oracolo (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Started slowly, outpaced in rear, never a factor, last of 8, 11l behind Midtech Star (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) in Sep.
Udododontu (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Dwelt, always towards rear, 12th of 18, 19l behind Mutarakez (9-5) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Anneani (IRE) 125-1 (9-0) Prominent on outside, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 12, 45l behind Charlie Croker (9-5) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Ershaadaat (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, headway over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, eased when held close home, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Zari (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.
Ultima Ora (IRE) Thewayyouare filly out of Prima Volta.
Nebulla 20-1 (9-5) Raced wide, held up, headway near side over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Mutamakkin (9-5) at York 7f 2yo mdn (3) gs in Oct.