in touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no impression
held up towards rear, ridden well over 1f out, no impression
held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on
led, headed over 3f out, riden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, kept on well
Ethics Girl hasn't looked like winning lately whilst River Ardeche has weakened over this trip recently and makes little appeal. Conversely there is a lot to like about GREEN LIGHTNING who acts on a variety of ground and back to a mile and a half after just not seeing out two furlongs further at York, should see the optimum run from Mark Johnston's Montjeu colt. Lady Luachmhar would prefer more cut in the ground and the handicapper still has her measure. Brouhaha was good the only time he tried this trip and with conditions that should suit he has strong claims. Snow Dancer isn't sure to enjoy this distance and this is a tougher test for George Adamson who is in good form this year.
Lady Luachmhar (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Raced keenly, mid-division, ridden and lost place over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 14, 13l behind Hawk Mountain (8-7) at York 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Brouhaha 18-1 (10-3) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway under pressure 3f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind Film Festival (8-11) at Carlisle 1m 3f ladies hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Snow Dancer (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression, 5th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Bencoolen (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
George Adamson (IRE) 11-8fav (10-6) Held up in 4th, headway 3f out, ridden to go 2nd 2f out, soon no chance with winner, kept on same pace, lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Epic (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Green Lightning (IRE) 9-1 (8-0) Dwelt, held up, headway to join leaders over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened and hung left over 1f out, 6th of 16, 12l behind Mount Athos (8-1) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Aug.
Kames Park (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Slowly away, held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never a threat, 5th of 9, 11l behind Leader Of The Land (9-5) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
River Ardeche 13-2 (10-9) Always prominent, led well over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 9l behind Maneki Neko (10-11) at Catterick 1m 4f am hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Ethics Girl (IRE) 9-4 (9-13) In touch in rear, effort to chase leading pair over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 10l behind Line Of Duty (9-8) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.