prominent, ridden to led over 1f out, just held on, all out
in touch, pushed along halfway, soon lost place
always towards rear, ridden and struggling over 2f out, eased when no chance over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, edged left and kept on same pace inside final furlong
prominent far side, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance final furlong, just failed
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, never on terms
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear, headway inside final furlong, never nearer
led early, prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear most of way, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
First Wheat finished just ahead of Captain Dion when third over track and trip with Ordinal well beaten. The former pair should go well again but SILVER SANDS is just preferred. The latter finished a close-up fourth at Thirsk last time and a bold bid is expected if handling the soft ground. Life of Fame is getting closer and the likes of Wright Patterson, Arctic Royal and Chookie Valentine are all newcomers to keep an eye on in the betting.
Captain Dion 33-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Explosive Power (9-5) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct.
Chip Or Pellet 40-1 (9-5) Chased leaders near side, weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 18 1/2l behind English Hero (9-5) at York 5f mdn stks (3) sft in Oct.
Chookie Valentine Approve gelding out of Lady Of Windsor.
First Wheat 100-1 (9-5) In rear, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Explosive Power (9-5) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct.
Never In Doubt 50-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear and outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Early Bird (9-0) at Catterick 5f mdn stks (5) gs in Oct.
Ordinal 16-1 (9-5) In rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 16, dist behind Explosive Power (9-5) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct.
Pure Soul Iffraaj colt out of Spiritual Healing.
Silver Sands (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Alpine Dream (9-0) at Thirsk 6f mdn stks (4) gd in Aug.
Udontdodou 16-1 (9-5) Slowly away, outpaced in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 9, 6 1/2l behind English Hero (9-5) at York 5f mdn stks (3) sft in Oct.
Wright Patterson (IRE) Dream Ahead colt out of Anam Allta.
Arctic Royal (IRE) Frozen Power filly out of Bronze Queen.
Life of Fame 11-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on outside, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Bobby's Babe (9-0) at Ripon 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Sep.
Lilozza (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never near leaders, 7th of 10, 10 1/2l behind Calder Prince (9-2) at Pontefract 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Oct.
Ss Vega Kheleyf filly out of Annie Gee.