mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong
towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, soon headway, no impression
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
with leader, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed final furlong, kept on inside final furlong
always towards rear
tracked leaders, not much room over 1f out, soon ridden and led 1f out, held on well
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There are six previous course and distance winners in this but by far the most interesting is the three-year-old Iceaxe, who has been raised another 6lb since his second success at the track but could take some catching again if able to get to the front before they swing for home. DARK WONDER hasn't many miles on the clock and will have had his confidence boosted by a win at Yarmouth – a follow-up is a distinct possibility. Lingfield winner Pyla is set to be Amy Murphy's first runner as a trainer but she'll need to improve. Captain Bob and Snappy Guest still look too high in the weights and Whozthecat is hard to predict, though not badly treated on his best form.
Snappy Guest 9-1 (9-0) Raced centre, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish, 3rd of 8, 4 1/4l behind Carolinae (8-10) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Captain Bob (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 1f out, some late headway, never on terms, 7th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Boy In The Bar (9-1) at Newbury 6f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Cabal 33-1 (9-9) Held up, in touch, driven and outpaced over 2f out, never a factor, 5th of 10, 15 3/4l behind Gleaming Girl (9-11) at Newcastle 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Aug.
Pyla (IRE) 7-2 (10-0) Tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, edged left well inside final furlong, held on, won at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul beating Castle Talbot (9-11) by nk, 12 ran.
Dark Wonder (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Made all under stand side rail, pushed along over 1f out, driven and edged left inside final furlong, all out (hand timed), won at Yarmouth 7f hcp (5) gf in Aug beating Surety (9-12) by hd, 8 ran.
Lucky Lodge 10-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 18l behind War Department (9-2) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Destination Aim 20-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Dolphin Rock (9-5) at Carlisle 7f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Mercers Row 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Kenny The Captain (9-4) at Redcar 6f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Whozthecat (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Soon led, headed over 7f out, remained prominent, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 12, 11l behind All The Rage (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Iceaxe 12-1 (9-1) Led early, tracked leader, led over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, won at Thirsk 7f hcp (5) sft in Aug beating Mango Chutney (8-12) by 2l, 13 ran.
Big Amigo (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, off the pace in last pair, pushed along on inside halfway, hung left and beaten inside final 2f, 8th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Lady Clair (9-2) at Chester 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Big Storm Coming 22-1 (8-12) Led early, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 14 1/2l behind Archipeligo (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Royal Holiday (IRE) 11-1 (10-1) Led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, no extra, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Swiss Lait (9-2) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Celtic Sixpence (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Prominent, one pace and no impression final 2f, 7th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Red Paladin (9-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
