dwelt, mid-division, headway to chase leaders halfway, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on strongly
pushed along and outpaced in rear, stayed on from over 1f out
reared start, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
soon chasing leaders, one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, pushed along and ran green behind
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, kept on, no chance with winner
It will be interesting to see how the newcomers performer here, especially Anne Duffield's Yankee Bravo and Brian Smart's Kyllachy filly Kyllis who is particularly bred for speed but preference is for the proven form of Upstanding. The selection is becoming expensive to follow after seven career starts but has shown a respectable level of form and a reproduction of the pick of it would probably suffice for the daughter of Acclamation. Just Sam showed improved form for his debut effort when a creditable fifth at Thirsk last time and has to be respected. Eternal Optimist has shown only a modicum of ability so far and you would need to share her name if backing Chris Thornton's filly. This is not a race that should take a great deal of winning and, unless the newcomers are anything out of the ordinary, it should go to Upstanding.
Yankee Bravo (USA) Yankee Gentleman colt out of Vickey Jane.
Son of Spartacus (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Mid-division, effort 3f out, soon beaten, 10th of 14, 15l behind Rosa Grace (8-8) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Brough (IRE) 100-1 (8-10) Led, hung left and headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, 30l behind Bonjour Allure (8-12) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Piccolo Pete 33-1 (9-7) Behind far side, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 21l behind Casino Night (8-8) at Newcastle 7f 2yo clm (6) gd in Aug.
Eternal Optimist (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Always rear, 12th of 13, 19l behind Jennifer's Dream (8-11) at Ripon 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Just Sam (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Fyodorovich (9-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Kyllis Kyllachy filly, half-sister to winning miler Book Matched.
Lunar Lass 18-1 (8-12) Jumped right at start, soon mid-division, pushed along halfway, hung right and weakened 2f out, last of 10, 32l behind The Game (9-3) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Penny Arcade 40-1 (7-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 12l behind Natural Rhythm (8-11) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gd in Aug.
Ruby's Rainbow (IRE) Fayruz filly out of a moderate racemare.
Upstanding 7-2jt-fav (8-4) In touch, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Jennifer's Dream (8-11) at Ripon 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.