chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened under pressure over 1f out
outpaced, ridden halfway, never a factor
raced keenly, chased leader, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong and ran on well
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened 2f out, beaten when hung left over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
led until over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
outpaced , some late headway, never troubled leaders
Nonrunner
Nickel Silver has to be respected on this surface and comes here after a promising second on his less preferred turf. The usual visor is in place and he is worth consideration. CAPTAIN DUNNE is in reasonable nick despite not winning since June and he is 1-1 on the artificial. He gets the vote to return to winning ways. Waffle returns after a year long break and if returning ready to perform then he is another who could challenge. Masta Plasta has more to find on our selection having come six places behind him in the Bullet Sprint at Beverley when last seen together. Captain Dunne gets the vote.
Masta Plasta (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 7l behind Mister Hughie (8-12) at Beverley 5f Listed stks (1) gd in Aug.
Star Rover (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden halfway, chance 2f out, kept on, one pace final furlong, 7th of 16, 4l behind Little Garcon (8-11) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Sep.
Captain Dunne (IRE) 13-8 (8-9) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, chased winner 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, always held, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Tangerine Trees (8-9) at Beverley 5f cond Stakes (3) gd in Sep.
Le Toreador 10-1 (9-5) Pushed along to lead stands side group, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Hazelrigg (9-3) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Luscivious 15-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 7l behind Magical Speedfit (8-0) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sep.
Nickel Silver 16-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 13, shd behind Secret Millionaire (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Sep.
Noble Storm (USA) 14-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 16, 4l behind Cheveton (8-13) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Sep.
Waffle (IRE) 22-1 (9-4) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 20, 3/4l behind Quest For Success (8-10) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Oct '09.
Pawan (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, last of 8, 20l behind Tangerine Trees (8-9) at Beverley 5f cond Stakes (3) gd in Sep.
Excellerator (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 13l behind Captain Ramius (9-6) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Sep.