good speed from wide draw to chase leaders, hung left and ridden over 1f out, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong
held up in mid-division on inside, plugged on inside final furlong, final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
slowly into stride, outpaced towards rear, never involved
wore hood to post, chased leader on inside, ridden to challenge over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened final 110 yards
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, some late headway out wide, never a threat
held up in mid-division, good headway out wide over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led final 100 yards
wore hood to post,chased leaders on inside, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, no impression and weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, raced keenly in last pair, some late moderate headway, never a threat
wore hood to post, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, soon outpaced, ridden and weakened over 1f out
outpaced in rear, never a factor
restless in stalls, raced out wide in mid-division, weakened after halfway, soon behind
led, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra final 100 yards
EMPEROR SPIRIT was a disappointing favourite in the Ayr Silver Cup but was only beaten a head at Ffos Las before that and a similar effort should see him go close again. Royal Pleasure was in good form over today’s trip before struggling over 7f in the Victoria Cup but Ancient Times is 9lb higher than when last successful, though went close at Chester last time. Watchya has won three times this year and finished in front of Tommy de Vito when fourth at Newcastle recently.
Emperor Spirit (IRE) 6-1fav (9-11) Wore hood to post, led far side group, every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 25, 8l behind Dusky Lord (9-11) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Dubai Station 14-1 (9-9) Dwelt outpaced, pushed along 2f out, some late headway, 5th of 9, 8 3/4l behind City Walk (9-13) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (2) pol in Sep.
Royal Pleasure (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Raced near side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly and soon behind, 26th of 27, 12 3/4l behind Vafortino (9-0) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd in May.
Ancient Times 5-1 (9-11) Midfield, pushed along early, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind King Of Tonga (8-11) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Watchya 8-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, led over 1f out until entering final furlong, lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra and lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Temple Bruer (8-13) at Newcastle 6f hcp (3) pol in Sep.
Tommy de Vito 28-1 (9-11) Held up off the pace towards rear, some late minor headway, never threatened, 7th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Temple Bruer (8-13) at Newcastle 6f hcp (3) pol in Sep.
Strike Red (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Raced near side, held up, never on terms, 18th of 25, 11l behind Dusky Lord (9-11) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Jack The Truth (IRE) 22-1 (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along over 1f out, went 5th 1f out, ridden and faded well inside last, 8th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Silky Wilkie (9-10) at Haydock 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Cairn Gorm 11-2 (9-3) Raced keenly, chased leaders near side of group, hung badly right and bumped rival inside final 2f, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Whenthedealinsdone (9-6) at Ascot 5f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Roman Dragon 28-1 (9-7) Switched right to race near side, held up and never on terms, 15th of 25, 8 1/2l behind Dusky Lord (9-11) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Swiss Ace 6-1 (9-8) Restless in gate, held up towards rear, not clear run and switched right to near side rail over 1f out, ran on when in the clear, never going pace to reach leaders, 6th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Billy Mill (9-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp (3) pol in Sep.
A Sure Welcome 25-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 12th of 17, 13 1/2l behind Devil's Angel (9-8) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Zero Carbon (FR) 4-1fav (9-9) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Tommy de Vito (10-0) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
