mid-division, pushed along 2f out, not clear run 1f out, soon beaten
front mid-division, headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, ridden 1f out, strongly challenged well inside last, just prevailed on nod
tracked leaders, pushed along and switched right over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final 110 yards, soon pressed leader, denied on nod
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, dropped away
raced alone in centre, prominent, ridden and weakened 2f out
in rear, pushed along 2f out, no progress
prominent on far rail, ridden 2f out, stumbled and weakened over 1f out
led, pushed along and headed narrowly well over 1f out, soon ridden and kept on, no extra final 110 yards
handy, pushed along 2f out, weakened quickly 1f out
mid-division, waiting for gap 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish
rear mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, not clear run 2f out, stumbled over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on, not recover
switched left start, in rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final 110 yards, never nearer
slowly away, rear mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway to chase front rank over 1f out, soon ridden and no impression
close up, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on, no extra final 110 yards
This looks wide open but top weight Birkenhead has been knocking on the door again lately. SPANISH ANGEL blew the start when a beaten favourite behind Emeralds Pride at Beverley two runs ago. He was hampered at Wolverhampton last time and is much better treated on Turf at present. Elzaal finally looks to be coming to hand but Canaria Prince may struggle to overturn Carlisle running with Opal Storm, who is definitely one for the shortlist. Sixcor and The Grey Lass are closely matched on Musselburgh form and Pepsi Cat still looks well treated despite recent good form at Bath.
Birkenhead 11-2 (9-12) Midfield, ridden over 2f out, headway between rivals over 1f out where 1 length behind, kept on inside final furlong but held by winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Rodborough (9-8) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Emeralds Pride 15-2 (9-11) Mid-division on outer, pushed along and headway well over 1f out, ridden 1f out, ran on to lead narrowly final 110 yards, just prevailed, won at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug beating Birdie Bowers (8-11) by shd, 11 ran.
Pepsi Cat (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Held up in midfield, ridden 2f out, headway to chase leaders entering final furlong, kept on inside final furlong, soon pressed leader, headway near finish but just failed at winning post, 2nd of 7, shd behind Regal Envoy (9-9) at Bath 5f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Good Luck Fox (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) In rear, struggling over 2f out, went 5th final furlong, never involved, 5th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Albegone (8-13) at Catterick 5f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Golden Rainbow 20-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden 2f out, soon pressed leader, every chance entering final furlong, kept on one pace inside final furlong, no extra close home, 6th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Leodis Dream (9-9) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Elzaal (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Towards rear, headway well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside last, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Chester Le Streak (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Field of View (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Raced wide in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 9 3/4l behind Tiffany (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (5) pol in Jun.
Sixcor 17-2 (9-5) Midfield, travelling okay 2f out, soon ridden and short of room, lost all chance entering final furlong, soon hampered, weakened close home, 9th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Opal Storm (8-10) at Carlisle 5f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Spanish Angel (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Awkwardly away, in rear, pushed along 2f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Nelson Gay (9-13) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Sep.
Opal Storm 66-1 (8-10) Held up in midfield, waiting for clear passage over 2f out, soon ridden and headway to press leaders, kept on well entering final furlong, soon led, all out to hold on near finish, won at Carlisle 5f hcp (5) gf in Sep beating Wee Fat Mac (9-3) by hd, 10 ran.
He's An Angel 25-1 (9-2) Took keen hold in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, minor headway inside final furlong, no danger, 5th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Opal Storm (8-10) at Carlisle 5f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Garifullina 25-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden and headway when hung right 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 13, 5l behind Lily In The Jungle (9-10) at Ripon 6f hcp (6) gd in May.
The Grey Lass 15-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, not clear run and switched right to lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, hd behind Sixcor (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Canaria Prince 13-2 (8-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon pressed leaders, every chance entering final furlong, no extra and weakened close home, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Opal Storm (8-10) at Carlisle 5f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
John Kirkup 10-3fav (8-12) Close up in touch, ridden 2f out, edged left and kept on same pace entering final furlong, stayed on close home, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 1/4l behind Leodis Dream (9-9) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
