held up, ridden well over 2 on outer, soon lost place
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, one pace
always towards rear
led for 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
held up, ridden and good headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always held
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
held up, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, no impression
led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, ran on well
always towards rear
A closing handicap that will have them all running for the hills and the most tentative of nominations goes to Another Genepi who returns to the scene of her sole victory; Sands Of Barra and All you need make it to the shortlist. The selection comes here on the back of some rather unspectacular efforts however Kevin Ryan's charge is a danger if able to dominate a field and from a good draw, that is what could happen this afternoon. Empire Dancer would have solid claims if back to his best and whilst he is held by Sands Of Barra on their running back in August, he has claims of reversing the placings now on an artificial surface. Sands Of Barra comes here in great form but he is a more potent force on turf and so we will take him on. All You Need has winning course form and should be suited by the return to this trip and from a good draw he must be afforded utmost respect. As must Maysarah; Gerard Butler's filly promises to be suited by the return to this trip and could prove to be a sight better than this mark of 67. At a price Towy Girl could go well although Tony Carroll's charge tends to find at least one too good. A tough finale, and the nod goes to Another Genepi.
Red Contact (USA) 13-2 (9-8) Prominent, led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Napoleon Dynamite (9-3) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sept.
Sands of Barra (IRE) 7-2fav (9-5) Held up in touch, ridden and not much room over 1f out, one pace entering final furlong, 6th of 14, 3l behind Dispol Isle (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sept.
Meditation 11-1 (9-8) Raced towards stand side, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 6l behind Torquemada (9-4) at Leicester 7f hcap (5) gf in Sept.
All You Need (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, one pace, 7th of 13, 5l behind Ryedane (8-9) at W'hampton 6f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Colchium (IRE) 5-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Gallego (9-5) at Salisbury 1m ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Maysarah (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Day By Day (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Towy Girl (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Dwelt, took keen hold and held up, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong until near finish, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Tender The Great (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Empire Dancer (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Chased leader to 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 11l behind Tender The Great (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Dance Spirit (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, driven along over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 14, 8l behind Desert Island Miss (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Smokin Joe 6-1 (8-7) Dwelt, held up in rear, pushed along on inside 3f out, soon outpaced, last of 9, 5l behind Bold Diktator (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Another Genepi (USA) 8-1 (8-10) Raced alone stand side, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 9l behind John Keats (9-1) at Redcar 6f hcap (5) gf in Sept.
Multitude (IRE) 40-1 (8-2) Always rear division stand's side, 12th of 14, 14l behind Tombi (9-7) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
