chased leader, lost place 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
soon led, ridden well over 1f out, headed 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden to go 2nd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, just held
tracked leaders, ridden and headway to lead 1f out, held on under pressure final furlong
mid-division, lost place 2f out, soon behind
towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
hood removed late, behind, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
YEADON is in last chance saloon and is given another opportunity to pay for the drinks. Wanchai Whisper and Devassa are others with reasonable claims and can pounce if the selection fails to live up to expectations. Devassa has been placed twice from four starts and at least brings a hint of consistency to the table. She was brushed aside in a weak nursery last time out, though. And as this is of a similar level, she does have a bit to prove. Wanchai Whisper won a similar race over course and distance in August but was well held in handicaps afterwards. The return to this grade is a logical step and it would come as no surprise to see the David Evans-trained filly play a strong supporting role. However, Yeadon is faced with arguably his easiest assignment to date and is given the benefit of the doubt tonight. Freddie Tylicki's keenness to find as many winners as he can before the end of the season adds an extra dimension to the race and bold effort can be anticipated from the partnership.
Croft Bridge 14-1 (9-2) Led stands side group, ridden and headed well over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 18, 14l behind Masked Dance (9-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (5) gd in Aug.
Mahiki 25-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, pulled hard, hampered over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 9l behind Mister Hughie (8-10) at Newmarket 5f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Tucker's Law 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders over 3f, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Italian Tom (9-4) at Kempton 5f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Wanchai Whisper 20-1 (8-3) Mid-division on outside, short lived effort entering straight, no impression when hung left entering final furlong, last of 9, 8l behind Monsieur Joe (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Yeadon 7-1 (9-3) Mid-division, driven and headway to chase leading pair over 2f out, soon hung left, lost 3rd inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 9, 11l behind Colepeper (9-3) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Chocolate Cookie (IRE) 9-2 (8-8) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Newton Circus (8-13) at Kempton 7f 2yo clm stks (6) pol in Sep.
Devassa 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to lead approaching 2f out, ridden, headed approaching final 1f, no extra inside final furlong, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 8, 5l behind Freeforaday (9-2) at Folkestone 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Fasilight 7-2fav (9-6) Pulled hard, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Athwaab (9-4) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Green Shoots 200-1 (8-12) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 24l behind Bond Fastrac (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Lady Zoe (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Went left start, behind most of way, last of 11, 23l behind Felsham (9-3) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Pepi Royal (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Tracked leader until 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 9l behind Pullyourfingerout (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (4) gf in Sep.
Starburst Excel 16-1 (9-0) With leader, ridden halfway, driven 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 22l behind Tomintoul Singer (9-0) at Folkestone 5f 2yo stks (5) gf in Jul.
Social Grace 16-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 9th of 18, 3 1/2l behind On The Piste (8-11) at Redcar 5f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
