held up towards rear, some headway 2f out, never near to challenge
held up behind, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
towards rear, driven over 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on well nearest finish
always behind
tracked leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, stayed on well
mid-division, effort over 3f out, stayed on same pace, no impression
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out on left, no impression from over 1f out
tracked leader, driven over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on
in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner inside final furlong
in touch, driven and outpaced over 3f out, kept on under pressure final 2f
held up in inside, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
led 1f, chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
started slowly and switched left soon after start, always behind
held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression
pulled hard and led after 1f, clear over 5f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened
The drop in trip will suit Contemplation and he is fancied to win again at the main expense of Gala Sunday and Grandad Bill. Whilst Lorraine Ellison looks to have the Lady Amateur Riders Championship sown up, she will be hoping for further success on Contemplation. A winner over the course and distance two starts back when the ground was firm, Alan Swinbank's gelding should run a good race assuming the rain doesn't arrive. Nicely bred, he doesn't look the most straight-forward of animals but if on song he is fancied to oblige. Grandad Bill has had injury problems in the past but has run two good races since joining Jim Goldie although both of his wins have come over a mile. Gala Sunday is effective on any ground but whilst he hasn't been in the greatest of form of late, reunited with Serena Brotherton again he could gain his fifth win for her. Catherines Cafe let down favourite backers last time out when she didn't really seem to stay the trip and now running over further she can be easily opposed. Scotty's Future would have carried these at his peak but he looks past his best now and may prefer the ground with some more give in; therefore we are happy to return to Contemplation as the nomination.
Pianoforte (USA) 25-1 (7-12) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 10th of 19, 4l behind Fragrancy (9-4) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) gd.
Contemplation 11-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 11l behind Ballet Boy (9-2) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Wulimaster (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 17l behind Ballet Boy (9-2) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
West End Lad 80-1 (11-8) Chased leader until 5f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, faded well inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Terminate (11-3) at Warwick 1m 3f amt hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Gala Sunday (USA) 6-1 (11-4) Started slowly towards rear, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 8l behind Lobengula (11-7) at Beverley 1m 2f amt hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Chasing Memories (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Held up, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 4th of 10, 10l behind Moheebb (9-6) at Ayr 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Garibaldi (GER) 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, effort 3f out, one pace, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Birkside (9-6) at Redcar 1m 2f sll (5) gd.
Zabeel Tower 10-1 (8-7) Led early, chased leaders, led 2f out, soon ridden, under pressure entering final furlong, headed towards finish, no extra, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Kirkby's Treasure (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) gs in Sept.
Waterloo Corner 11-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 9th of 16, 8l behind Garibaldi (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (6) gf in Sept.
Mister Pete (IRE) 100-1 (8-8) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 14, 14l behind Boundless Prospect (9-1) at Redcar 1m clm (4) gs in Sept.
Catherines Cafe (IRE) 11-4fav (8-6) Mid-division, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Neil's Legacy (8-9) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Magnum Opus (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Driven over 3f out, never troubled leader, 8th of 14, 11l behind Lobengula (11-7) at Beverley 1m 2f amt hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Scotty's Future (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 11th of 14, 14l behind Lobengula (11-7) at Beverley 1m 2f amt hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Grandad Bill (IRE) 4-1fav (8-1) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 3l behind Mandarin Rocket (7-11) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp (6) gd.
Playtotheaudience 10-1 (9-1) Led after 1f to 8f out, stayed handy until weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 34l behind Polyquest (9-1) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) std.
