tracked clear leader, took closer order over 4f out, not clear run over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on well
held up in rear of chasing group, headway over 1f out, never on terms
held up in chasing group, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong
led, soon 10 lengths clear, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up in touch in chasing group, driven over 3f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out
chased clear leader and led chasing group, took closer order over 4f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear, ran on strongly
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ON TO VICTORY (NAP) has been a real flag-bearer for his yard this season and has run some fine races in defeat since winning a handicap here in June. Carrying top weight, he was fourth over this trip in the Melrose at York last month and should be too good for older rivals at the weights. Taws has found some form but she’s a thorough stayer and faces a very stiff task at the weights. Battersea was quietly fancied for the Ebor last month but never got in a blow. He possibly needed the run so looks the danger to the selection as he has the beating of Soldier In Action on the form book. Prince Of Arran has his sights lowered but is hard to win with.
Battersea 11-1 (9-7) Towards rear of mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never nearer, 8th of 19, 7l behind Nakeeta (9-5) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Lustrous Light (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 7, 7 3/4l behind Mukhayyam (8-13) at York 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Prince Of Arran 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, driven and lost place over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 16 3/4l behind Montaly (9-3) at York 2m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Aug.
Top Ville Ben (IRE) 4-5fav (11-12) Led and took keen hold, headed 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 11, 19 3/4l behind Ramonex (10-12) at Perth 2m (4) gd in Apr.
Lady Buttons 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, soon 3rd, slight mistake 3 out, soon dropped to rear, pulled up before last, at Punchestown 2m 4f (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
On To Victory 10-1 (9-7) Behind, ridden and headway towards far side well over 2f out, soon chased leaders, kept on same pace in 4th final furlong, 4th of 19, 2l behind Secret Advisor (9-2) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Soldier In Action (FR) 20-1 (9-12) In touch on inside, chased leaders 3f out, lost place when hampered over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened final furlong, 13th of 19, 12 1/2l behind Nakeeta (9-5) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Taws 2-1fav (10-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led final strides, won at Chepstow 2m hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Medburn Cutler (9-4) by hd, 10 ran.