behind, soon pushed along, never dangerous
led, driven and headed over 3f out, chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on final furlong
with leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression until stayed on strongly inside final furlong, nearest finish
behind, driven over 3f out, ridden and headway well over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
reared and dwelt start, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong
Nonrunner
This is a competitive looking handicap in which we give the tentative vote to IRON VELVET with both Val C and Gillburg worth noting. The selection has kept improving with race experience and landed himself in the winners enclosure at Catterick last time out. He is now nine pounds higher in the weights as a result so further improvement will be required, but he is going the right way at present and will be worth staying on the right side of for the time being. Val C could be potentially well treated off his current mark. He was not beaten far in what looked like a competitive race at Newmarket last time out so any market moves should be noted. Gillburg is only three pounds higher since breaking his maiden tag at Hamilton. He looks more than capable of running well off his current mark and is sure to give his supporters a good run for their money. Iron Velvet comes from a yard that are doing well at present and can improve to win again.
Iron Velvet (USA) 11-2 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, hard ridden and ran on to lead inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug beating Ginger Grey (8-8) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Gillburg (USA) 5-6fav (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, rallied to lead again final strides, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Aug beating Colepeper (9-3) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Kylladdie 11-4 (8-8) Pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2 1/4l behind Kaptain Kirkup (9-7) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul.
Leleyf (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Pulled hard, held up, not clear run inside final furlong, never on terms, 6th of 9, 6l behind Shibhan (8-1) at Chester 7f 2yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Refuse To Wait (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) In touch, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 8l behind Shibhan (8-1) at Chester 7f 2yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Novay Essjay (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden outpaced over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Jack My Boy (9-2) at Newcastle 6f 2yo nov stk (4) gf in May.
Val C 10-1 (8-5) Always prominent, challenged 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Mister Hughie (8-10) at Newmarket 5f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Silver In The Sand 20-1 (8-10) Always behind, 9th of 10, 5l behind Iron Velvet (9-0) at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Eight Hours 4-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden along 3f out, stayed on to chase winner entering final furlong, always held, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Agent Boo (9-1) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Tom Folan 7-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 1f out, kept on final furlong, never able to challenge, 6th of 10, 6l behind Six Wives (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Yeah 10-1 (9-2) Hampered start, chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Watch Chain (8-5) at Southwell 5f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Aug.
