chased leaders, led over 1f out, stayed on well
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, soon hung left, kept on well final furlong
in touch, effort over 2f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
led until over 1f out, soon rallied, no extra closing stages
slowly into stride, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, keen, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Absolute Dream looked a certain future winner when beaten a nose here then placed twice at York and though he hasn't made the expected progress he's run in slightly better company. Roulston Scar made a promising start over Beverley's stiff 5f but didn't take to front-running at Hamilton and was soon done with. He was an expensive purchase and needs to do better but Urban Highway was only headed in the final furlong over this trip at Pontefract and will make a bold bid from the front. Quduraat has changed stables since a poor run at Haydock but PRINCESS PALLISER caught the eye at Ripon, despite looking in need of the experience, and John Quinn's well-connected filly can improve enough to take this. Gylo cost €48,000 and is a newcomer to note in the market.
Absolute Dream (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Towards rear, edged left 5f out, closed over 3f out, one pace over 1f out, edged left and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Wild Edric (9-5) at Chester 6f stks (4) sft in Sep.
Allsfineandandy (IRE) Dandy Man colt out of Swish Dancer.
Cheap Jack Coach House gelding out of Ice Mayden.
Roulston Scar (IRE) 11-4 (9-2) Led to over 3f out, with leader, led again over 2f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, weakened final 100 yards, 3rd of 5, 8 1/2l behind Space Traveller (9-8) at Hamilton 5f stks (4) gf in Jul.
Urban Highway (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Led until 2f out, chased leader, still challenging and upsides inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Our Rodney (9-5) at Pontefract 6f mdn stks (4) gd in Sep.
Galley Gold Compton Place filly out of Celestial Welcome.
I'll Be Brief Epaulette filly out of Shesastar.
Lady Calcaria 22-1 (9-0) Outpaced, soon well behind, ran on final 100 yards, no chance, 6th of 8, 6 1/2l behind Bartle Hall (9-0) at Ripon 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Mythical Pursuits 8-1 (9-0) Hampered start, outpaced in rear, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 14l behind Summer Daydream (9-0) at Carlisle 6f fll stks (5) hvy in Sep.
Power Rush (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, early reminders, towards rear, outpaced after 2f, 8th of 9, 19 3/4l behind Magical Spirit (9-2) at Beverley 5f stks (5) gs in Sep.
Princess Palliser (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, beaten 2f out, 5th of 10, 10 3/4l behind Fastman (9-6) at Ripon 6f stks (5) gd in Sep.
Quduraat 13-2 (9-0) Held up, took keen hold, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 13 1/4l behind Cupboard Love (9-6) at Haydock 7f fll stks (4) gf in Jul.
Gylo (IRE) Tamayuz gelding out of She's A Character.
