led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden and one pace inside final 2f, no impression when lost place inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
mid-division, driven and outpaced over 2f out, never able to challenge, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, always held
dwelt, in rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on into mid-division inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, ridden 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, every chance over 1f out, outpaced final 110 yards
behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a threat
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, driven and kept on inside final furlong, never reached leaders
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on and every chance final furlong, held near finish
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, kept on
pressed leader, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened inside final furlong
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This looks a bit of a cavalry charge but Van Velde is among the least exposed having beaten Essential, only a pound better off, over 6f here last month in a maiden. Ripon winner Rosy Ryan goes on the short-list and Leicester runner-up Showdance Kid could also figure. Stubytuesday wasn't beaten far last time at Thirsk but RELIGHT MY FIRE could be one of those who will be suited by the likely end-to-end gallop and gets a tentative vote. Grinty can reverse course and distance form with Rose Eclair but Miracle Garden is better on the all-weather.
Call Out Loud 20-1 (8-9) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 17 1/4l behind Explain (9-5) at Chester 7f hcp (3) hvy in Sep.
Lanjano 11-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, outpaced when ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 13 1/4l behind Hee Haw (9-6) at Ripon 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Whitkirk 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Rock Warbler (9-5) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Sep.
Rosy Ryan (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway on inside when not clear run over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on well, won at Ripon 1m hcp (5) gd in Aug beating Hernando Torres (9-7) by 1l, 11 ran.
Van Velde (IRE) 6-4fav (9-5) Very keen to post, early reminders and soon chasing leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, stayed on, driven out, won at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) sft in Sep beating Essential (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Stubytuesday 7-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2l behind Armagnac (9-6) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Dutch Artist (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 7 1/2l behind Pioneering (9-4) at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Showdance Kid 7-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon headed, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Wahaab (10-3) at Leicester 7f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Relight My Fire 13-2 (8-11) Dwelt, behind, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 13, 1/4l behind Intense Style (9-10) at Beverley 7f hcp (5) sft in Sep.
Essential 7-4 (9-5) Prominent, every chance when hung left from 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, just held on for 2nd, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Van Velde (9-5) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) sft in Sep.
Secret Missile 33-1 (9-2) Raced alone stands rail 2f, in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased, last of 10, 21 1/2l behind Rapid Ranger (8-11) at Leicester 6f hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Teomaria 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, lost place over 4f out, last of 13, 16l behind Queensbrydge (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp fll (4) pol in Oct.
Rose Eclair 10-1 (9-4) Led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Intiwin (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Grinty (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Rose Eclair (8-13) at Redcar 7f hcp (5) sft in Sep.
Hitman 5-1jfav (9-10) Dwelt towards rear, never near leaders, 6th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Let Right Be Done (8-7) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Ellaal 20-1 (9-6) Led early, tracked leaders, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Beepeecee (9-0) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Round The Island 9-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead final furlong, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 9th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Athollblair Boy (9-3) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) pol in Sep.
Malcolm The Pug (IRE) 28-1 (8-7) Quickly away, led on rail, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened quickly, 13th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Paddy Power (9-6) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Miracle Garden 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, driven over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed and unable to quicken, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Blue On Blue (8-11) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Our Greta (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 6 1/2l behind Armagnac (9-6) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gf in Sep.