mid-division, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, faded closing stages
in touch, effort when hung left over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on gamely
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never reached winner
mid-division, lost place over 2f out
tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, headway when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on well, never on terms
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never able to challenge
chased leaders, under pressure halfway, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, soon outpaced and weakened
held up, never dangerous
led, hard pressed over 1f out, soon headed, no extra closing stages
close up, took keen hold, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, always behind
slowly into stride, mid-division, driven halfway, never on terms
Withdrawn
FOREIGN RHYTHM has been running well and deserves a change of luck. Ron Barr's mare is only a pound higher than when a close-up second at Newcastle two runs ago looks the one to beat in this finale. Gracie's Games has travelled up from Richard Price's Herefordshire base and hinted at a revival at Bath last time while half A Crown, Orwellian and Distant Sun all have to be respected. Top weight Secret City is also a contender but Bridge Valley is only moderate.
Secret City (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 8th of 10, 11l behind We'll Deal Again (9-5) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Keep It Dark 12-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, well behind Moheebb (9-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Mango Music 11-2 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on and no impression, 8th of 10, 5l behind Clumber Place (8-10) at Newcastle 7f fll hcp (5) hvy.
Half A Crown (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on same pace towards finish, 5th of 14, 3l behind Ryedane (8-7) at Pontefract 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Orwellian 11-4 (9-10) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon chased leading pair until inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 9, 5l behind George Fenton (8-13) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) hvy in Sep.
Red Roar (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) In rear, ridden halfway, never a factor, 6th of 8, 4l behind Kellys Eye (9-2) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Sep.
Distant Sun (USA) 12-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, short of room inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Weetentherty (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
Tadalavil 9-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon lost place, last of 10, 16l behind Alive And Kicking (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
Prince James 33-1 (8-10) Chased leaders until halfway, 8th of 9, 6l behind Theresnoneedfordat (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Foreign Rhythm (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 12, 3l behind Weetentherty (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
Gracie's Games 14-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 15, 5l behind Steel Rain (8-12) at Bath 6f hcp 0-58 (6) sft.
Divertimenti (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Danzoe (9-5) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Errigal Lad 16-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, well beaten 2f out, 10th of 14, 10l behind Ryedane (8-7) at Pontefract 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Cara's Request (AUS) 6-1 (9-4) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 17l behind Twenty One Choice (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Wood Nymph (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Outpaced, headway near side over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 13, 6l behind Nawarah (8-12) at Southwell 5f 3yo mdn stks (5) fbs.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Close up, headway and every chance over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Maltease Ah (9-1) at Southwell 6f app hcp 0-55 (6) fbs.
Zoom In 50-1 (8-2) Held up in last pair, outpaced over 4f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 34l behind Operateur (8-9) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Jul.
Bridge Valley 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, never nearer, 4th of 14, 4l behind Drive Home (8-6) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Bang Tidy (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 10th of 11, 14l behind Geeaitch (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Whatsofunny (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Pressed leader until ridden over 2f out, chased leaders until weakened inside final 2f, 12th of 16, 18l behind Praxios (8-11) at Beverley 1m app stks (6) fm in Sep.
