prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on, no match for easy winner
mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, no response
in rear, pushed along 2f out, stayed on, never in contention
towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, no progress
slowly away, rear mid-division, ridden 2f out, ran on, never on terms
tracked leaders, pushed along and switched right 2f out, ridden 1f out, ran on, not pace to challenge
handy, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
close up, outpaced 2f out, soon dropped away
made all, pushed along well over 1f out, ran on strongly and drew clear 1f out, eased towards finish, comfortably
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, plugged on same pace
towards rear, pushed along before halfway, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened well over 1f out
Circus Lion was third on debut at Hamilton but we’ll take a chance on the only newcomer in the contest, David and Nicola Barron’s HARDMAN. He’s by smart sprinter Havana Grey out of a mare who won over 7f and 1m. Townsend Manor is probably the form pick on placed efforts at Windsor and Ripon even though Havana Rose won over 6f at Carlisle at the start of the month. Salvuccio started favourite at Bath after a promising debut over 6f at Nottingham but couldn’t quicken.
Circus Lion 12-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Almarada Prince (9-10) at Hamilton 5f stks (4) gd in Sep.
Cuban Storm 9-1 (9-7) Awkward start, midfield, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace 2f out, no impression entering final furlong, 8th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Almarada Prince (9-7) at Thirsk 6f mdn stks (4) gd in Aug.
Emerald Army (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, soon lost place, 4th of 5, 10l behind Master Of My Fate (9-4) at Pontefract 5f stks (4) gf in Aug.
Hardman Havana Grey colt out of Sufficient.
Havana Rose (IRE) 9-4 (9-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Carlisle 6f fll stks (5) gf in Sep beating Lunar Streets (9-7) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Pals Battalion (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, plugged on through beaten rivals final furlong, 6th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Boardroom (9-2) at Thirsk 5f mdn stks (4) sft in Aug.
Salvuccio 2-1fav (9-4) Mid-division, headway halfway, ridden and pressed leader 1f out, every chance inside last, always held, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Mini Magna (9-8) at Bath 5f stks (5) gd in Aug.
Si Si Senor (IRE) 17-2 (9-7) Chased leader, soon disputed lead, headed 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, no extra entering final furlong, 7th of 8, 16l behind Loaded Gun (9-7) at Chester 5f stks (4) sft in Jul.
Townsend Manor 6-1 (9-7) Headway from wide draw to soon lead near side, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Power Of Zeus (9-7) at Ripon 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Elegant Call (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 7, 10l behind Almarada Prince (9-10) at Hamilton 5f stks (4) gd in Sep.
Clionia 66-1 (8-11) Dwelt, pushed along early, soon midfield, outpaced from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Spanish Rock (9-4) at Redcar 6f stks (5) gf in Aug.
Renewable Queen (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Towards rear, outpaced from 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Propitious (9-7) at Redcar 6f stks (5) gf in Aug.
Spin Off 80-1 (8-11) Led, headed just inside 2f out, weakened quickly and dropped towards rear inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 11 1/2l behind Spanish Rock (9-4) at Redcar 6f stks (5) gf in Aug.
