towards rear, ridden, headway over 2f out, one pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
slowly away, always outpaced, behind
always prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on
slowly into stride, soon outpaced behind, ridden, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden, outpaced over 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest at finish
led, ridden, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, outpaced, never dangerous
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
Most of these have shown very little form and so it could rest between Secret Tender, Aboyne and Oblo, with the last named just getting the vote. Bryn Palling's gelding contested a seller at Chepstow last time, and wasn't disgraced behind Wizby. His previous effort at Catterick was also of a good standard and if he handles this surface he looks sure to go close. Secret Tender showed much improved form to chase home the 67 rated Mystified at Musselburgh last time. If he can translate that form to the all-weather he will be a danger to all. Aboyne is well in here on official ratings and although well exposed, should be capable of reaching the frame. The best of the remainder could be the Andrew Balding trained Yeoman's Gold, but Oblo's form is pretty decent and a big run is expected.
Aboyne (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Always behind, last of 20, well behind Risk Runner (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
Captivate 66-1 (7-13) Always behind, 19th of 20, well behind Risk Runner (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
Countrywide Belle 50-1 (8-6) Prominent to halfway, 13th of 20, 20l behind Skhilling Spirit (8-11) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) sft in Oct.
Secret Tender (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, switched left over 1f out, good headway inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 10, nk behind Mystified (8-8) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo sll (5) gf in Aug.
Lady Lynch (IRE) 16-1 (7-9) Prominent on stand's rail, 5th and ridden after halfway, kept on same pace from 2f out, 7th of 18, 5l behind Shaperelli (9-7) at Curragh 6f 2yo hcp 0-80 gd in Sept.
Oblo (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) In touch until ridden and weakened 1f out, 5th of 12, 5l behind Wizby (8-4) at Chepstow 6f 2yo sll (6) gf in May.
Mullzima (IRE) 150-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden along 3f out, never in contention, 8th of 10, 9l behind Natural Force (9-0) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (5) gf in Oct.
Pix 25-1 (8-1) With leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Isphahan (8-9) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (7) frm in Sept.