prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace final furlong
dwelt, soon chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
soon led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra inside
held up, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, weakened over 2f out, eased
led briefly, headed and remained in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, not much room over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up, mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
hampered at start, always behind
always behind, stands side group
took keen hold behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach winner
hampered at start, soon in touch, ridden to lead entering final furlong, kept on well under pressure
never dangerous
chased leaders to halfway stands side group
prominent, every chance when hampered approaching final furlong, no extra inside
towards rear, never dangerous
led stands side group to halfway, never dangerous
held up stands side, never a factor
A high draw can help Rancho Cucamonga extend her run of good form. Tagula Bay, Karashino and Monash Lad can give the selection the most to think about. Monash Lad shaped with promise on several occasions last season and proved to be very consistent in maidens and nursery handicaps. However, he was far from convincing the last time he was seen out and has something to prove from top weight. The handicapper was forced into giving Karashino a mark of 66 after her winning start at Thirsk eight days ago and it remains to be seen if that form works out. However, she is not over faced for her handicap debut and should go well again even though she lacks experience. Tagula Bay drops to a more appropriate trip after failing to stay up the hill at Beverley on her reappearance. She hails from a yard that does very well at this course and a strong market move will be dangerous to ignore. However, Rancho Cucamonga makes far more appeal on the overall balance of form and she is expected to be very hard to pass if, as is expected, she can nab the far side rail.
Monash Lad (IRE) 14-1 Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 13, 7l behind Briannsta at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp (C2) pol in Nov.
Harrys House 25-1 Chased leaders to halfway stands' side, 14th of 16, 13l behind Westbrook Blue at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp sft.
Tagula Bay (IRE) 12-1 Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Passionately Royal at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp gd.
Rancho Cucamonga (IRE) 5-1 Always travelling well, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, pushed out, won at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (E3) fbs in Mar beating Tyrone Sam by 5l, 10 ran.
Casino (IRE) 7-1 Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, chased leader to 1f out, not quicken, 4th of 7, 4l behind Tapa at Folkestone 6f 3yo mdn aut sft in Mar.
Selkirk Storm (IRE) 25-1 Towards rear stand side, never dangerous, 14th of 21, 16l behind Pivotal Flame at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (B1) sft in Oct.
Karashino (IRE) 8-1 Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk sft beating Primarily by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Hits Only Cash 9-2 Behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 8l behind Why Now at Southwell 6f 3yo mdn gs.
Baymist 20-1 Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Talcen Gwyn at Ripon 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (D2) gf in Sept.
Knot In Wood (IRE) 16-1 Chased leaders until halfway, 8th of 10, 18l behind Rancho Cucamonga at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (E3) fbs in Mar.
Orphan (IRE) 20-1 Led, ridden and headed 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Harrys House at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn (D3) gd in Oct.
Bold Haze 9-2 Slowly away, towards rear, kept on from 2 out, never reached leaders, 4th of 10, 7l behind Mytton's Bell at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn aut (E4) sft in Nov.
Time For You 100-1 Raced stands' side, always in rear, 27th of 29, 22l behind Cape Columbine at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (B1) sft in Oct.
Gavioli (IRE) 9-1 Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out soon weakened, 5th of 6, 7l behind Persian Rock at Chepstow 6f 2yo hcp (E) gd in Aug.
Robinzal 33-1 In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 17, 12l behind Davenport at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp sft.
Waggledance (IRE) 14-1 Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Hillside Heather at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (E3) gf in Sept.
Farthing (IRE) 33-1 Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 10l behind Stage School at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn sft.
Bond Puccini 16-1 Chased leaders until weakened over 3f out, 15th of 18, 12l behind Safendonseabiscuit at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (E3) gf in Oct.
Strathtay 14-1 Slowly into stride, in rear, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 14, 7l behind Bodden Bay at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp gf.
