slowly away, towards rear, pushed along and no impression over 2f out
pressed leader, led and edged left over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, holding 2nd towards finish
led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on, held towards finish
always towards rear
held up in mid-division, headway when not clear run 2f out, soon switched right, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, no impression on front pair
difficult to lead, awkward start, towards rear, well beaten final 2f
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, faded
in touch in mid-division, ridden 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong
mid-division, no real headway final 2f
held up towards rear, headway from 2f out, not clear run 1f out or inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, always in rear
chased leaders, effort 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
rear of mid-division, stumbled over 5f out, well beaten final 3f
This has an open look about it but it is usually beneficial to follow a filly in form and NIRODHA certainly fits into that category having shown a willing attitude to beat a subsequent winner on similar going at Haydock. She appears to have the beating of Dandy's Angel on collateral form, despite a 5lb rise. Roman Spinner is unlikely to be far away again while heavy ground was probably to blame for Dancing Rave’s poor run at Catterick last time. Harvest Day won this last year when 2lb higher and may have been trained with the race in mind again so is worth a market check. Noble Dawn remains unexposed while Kylie Rules has her sights lowered, though remains out of sorts.
Kylie Rules 22-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, never figured, 14th of 15, 10 3/4l behind Shelir (9-11) at Thirsk 1m hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Dancing Rave 15-2 (9-7) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Redrosezorro (9-7) at Catterick 7f hcp (4) hvy in Aug.
Nirodha (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Made all, took keen hold, pushed along 2f out, pressed by rival 1f out but stayed on strongly to pull clear final furlong, game as a pebble, won at Haydock 7f hcp fll (5) gs in Aug beating Grace And Virtue (8-11) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Roman Spinner 11-1 (10-0) Held up, pushed along and switched left 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Martineo (9-12) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Harvest Day 16-1 (9-4) Dwelt, in rear, ridden and switched wide 3f out, no impression, 9th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Bottom Bay (9-8) at Beverley 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
La Foglietta 12-1 (9-5) Restless and reared as stalls opened, towards rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never threatened, 6th of 9, 9 3/4l behind Frankly Mr Shankly (9-4) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Willing To Please 25-1 (8-13) Held towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon went 3rd, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 4 3/4l behind Lady Lynetta (9-7) at Haydock 1m hcp fll (4) gf in Aug.
Kermouster 11-1 (9-12) Dwelt towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never a factor, 8th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Mustaqbal (9-7) at Ripon 1m hcp (5) gs in Sep.
Five Diamonds 14-1 (9-1) In rear, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Dancin Boy (9-7) at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Dandy's Angel (IRE) 11-4 (9-8) Dwelt close up, pushed along 3f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 7 3/4l behind Grace And Virtue (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (5) sft in Aug.
Iconic Code 14-1 (9-13) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 7 1/2l behind Fox Kasper (9-12) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Travel Lightly 11-2 (9-5) Slow to stride, towards rear, ridden and one pace from over 3f out, 9th of 13, 7l behind Merricourt (9-9) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Sun Crystal (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Raced wide towards rear, hung badly left to stand side over 2f out, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 8, 32l behind Kayewhykelly (9-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp fll (4) sft in Sep.
Just Jean (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Held up and behind, trying to make headway when hampered and switched left inside final 2f, plugged on late but no chance after, 5th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Little Ted (9-6) at Thirsk 1m hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Noble Dawn (GER) 12-1 (9-6) Keen in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 9, 6 1/2l behind En Famille (9-6) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
