mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, hung left and no impression over 1f out
soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, challenging when impeded slightly and carried right over 1f out, ran on, led towards finish
went right start, took keen hold, soon close up, led and hung right over 1f out, headed towards finish
bumped start, soon not much room, in rear, headway entering final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, ran on
mid-division, ridden and edged left over 1f out, no threat
in touch in mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
led early, prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, lost 3rd towards finish
hampered start, in rear, well beaten over 1f out
In a modest heat, Cameron Noble's claim can help SO MUCH FUN open his account at the eighth time of asking as the top weight has posted his best efforts so far on artificial surfaces. Ripoll won at Kempton in November and has been knocking on the door again lately on Turf. Himalayan Queen won a maiden handicap over 6f at Yarmouth 12 days ago and Ponty Royale has been third twice over that trip on Turf recently. Bryght Boy has been favourite in his last two starts but is just starting to edge up the weights.
So Much Fun (IRE) 28-1 (9-2) Towards rear, headway over 3f out to chase leaders, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Kylla Instinct (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Canford Lilli (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Prominent, effort well over 1f out, soon lost place, 6th of 9, 9l behind Menai (8-10) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.
Ripoll (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 10, nk behind You're A Goat (9-5) at Bath 1m hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Ballyer Rallyer (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Coronation Day (9-0) at Catterick 7f mdn stks (6) gf in Jul.
Himalayan Queen 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, ridden clear entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcp (6) gf in Aug beating Guanabara Bay (9-7) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Bryght Boy 7-2fav (9-0) Chased leader, led 2f out until ridden just over 1f out, chased winner, kept on same pace inside final furlong, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Cooperess (8-3) at Sandown 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Matilda's Law 13-2 (9-0) Last trio, outpaced over 3f out, ridden on outside and struggling 2f out, behind and eased over 1f out, last of 8, 24l behind Shifting Star (10-0) at Windsor 1m hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Ponty Royale (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Bumped start, towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, one pace and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Tanaasub (9-7) at Haydock 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Rock Of Monaco 2-1fav (8-12) Awkwardly away, soon tracked leaders, switched right over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead near finish, won at Wolverhampton 7f (6) pol in Nov beating Bahamian Boy (9-7) by 1/2l, 11 ran.