led, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, pushed along 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
close up, pushed along to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, headway to chase leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, comfortable
PUELLA LAW has been staying on over shorter in both starts so this greater emphasis on stamina can see her off the mark. Karl Burke's newcomer Molten Rock is bred for middle-distances so should have the necessary stamina for this as should Ribble River, who stayed on late over 7f at Newcastle. The former's stable companion Fiskerton never got involved at Hamilton while Johnny Ringo was beaten ten lengths at Musselburgh.
Greatest Glory (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Raced centre, chased leaders, moved near side over 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, soon struggling, weakened 2f out, last of 9, 14 3/4l behind Sir Gabrial (9-7) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Johnny Ringo 13-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, driven 2f out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 10l behind Asteverdi (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Sep.
Ribble River (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Dwelt, in rear, effort over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 3rd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 3rd of 8, 8 1/4l behind African Spirit (9-7) at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Jez Bomb 200-1 (9-4) Slowly away, outpaced in rear throughout, 11th of 13, 15 3/4l behind Respectful (9-10) at Redcar 7f stks (4) gd in Oct.
Puella Law (IRE) 10-3fav (9-2) Held up in touch, driven 2f out on inside rail, kept one same pace, never a threat, 4th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Arisaig (9-0) at Chelmsford City 7f fll stks (5) pol in Oct.
Fiskerton (FR) 10-1 (9-0) Held up in midfield, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, tailed off entering final furlong, 6th of 7, 19l behind Esquire (9-7) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (4) gs in Sep.
Hope Joanna (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Prominent, lost position halfway and soon behind, plugged on, 5th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Last Applause (9-2) at Catterick 7f stks (5) gs in Oct.
Molten Rock (IRE) Fascinating Rock filly out of Monty's Miracle.
Millbuie 40-1 (9-7) Held up in last, pushed along over 2f out, never involved, 5th of 6, 20 1/2l behind Asteverdi (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Sep.