led, headed after 3 out, every chance next, no extra from last
held up, weakened from 5th
held up, headway 3 out, challenged last, every chance flat, just held
held up, in touch and keen, weakened 2 out, in 6th when fell last
chased leaders, pushed along 4th, led after 3 out, under pressure 2 out, slowly last, stayed on under pressure all out
held up mid-division, weakened after 3 out
held up in touch, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
held up, weakened approaching 3 out
held up and keen, weakened from 3 out
Nonrunner
Black Mogul is the pick with Numero Due and Rubys Cove the others to make appeal. The selection has had chances in the past to break the maiden. Well backed at Cartmel, that money wasn't too far away from being landed and over today's shorter trip, that confidence can be repaid. Numero Due was a fine staying type on the flat. With a lack of opportunities on the flat for fast ground horses, it is no surprise to see him embark on a hurdling career at this juncture. Rubys Cove hails from an unfashionable yard. A ready winner of a Wetherby bumper, the ex-pointer was not unsupported on the day. Danehill Silver failed to build upon a fair second at Cartmel. Vincenzio has looked more than a little windy in a finish in the past and comes here fresh from another near miss on the level. Viva Volta hails from a respected yard and must be noted closely in the market. Tara Queen is from a good family though hasn't set the world alight. Black Mogul gets our vote.
Black Mogul 5-1 (10-9) In touch, chased winner 4 out, ridden and outpaced when hit 2 out, kept on same pace flat, no impression, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Thats Confidential (10-9) at Cartmel 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Danehill Silver 33-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden 6th, outpaced when hit 4 out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, well behind Mhilu (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gf in Jul.
Deadline (UAE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up, headway halfway, kept on one pace from 2 out, 4th of 9, 10l behind Film Festival (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf.
Firestorm (IRE) 50-1 (8-2) Reared start, behind, outpaced over 5f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 36l behind Squirtle (8-10) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug (Flat).
Foreign Edition (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Held up, weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Shore Thing (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Jul, 12 ran.
Numero Due 12-1 (9-7) Held up, mid-division, weakened over 4f out, 5th of 10, 32l behind Bollin Felix (9-9) at Thirsk 2m hcap (4) sft (Flat).
Rolecarr (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, weakened 4 out, 7th of 9, well behind Bold Punt (11-0) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Apr.
Rubys Cove (IRE) 3-1fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, smooth headway over 3f out, led on bit over 2f out, shaken up and drew clear entering final furlong, ridden out, won at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gd in Jun beating Pistolet Time (10-9) by 5l, 14 ran.
Vincenzio (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Mid-division, headway over 3f, ridden 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Elite Land (9-7) at Catterick 1m 4f clm (6) gf in Jul (Flat).
Viva Volta 15-2 (11-0) Mid-division, outpaced 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 10, 47l behind Laureldean Melody (10-7) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Aug.
Globe Trekker (USA) 125-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, weakened from 4 out, 10th of 12, well behind Watch My Back (10-12) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gf in Dec.
Tara Queen 16-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, weakened 7th and pulled up 4 out in race won by Well Saved (11-3) at Bangor 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Aug, 17 ran.
