towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
headway to lead over 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, still every chance inside final furlong, stayed on
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
led 1f, tracked leaders, pushed along over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
close up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
slow into stride, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
dwelt in rear, pushed along 2f out, kept on, nearest finish
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Sky Blue Thinking was helped by apprentices’ allowances when notching-up a four-timer but will find this tougher given he’s effectively 10lb higher than last week’s success at Chelmsford. FAR FROM A RUBY (NAP) is preferred despite dropping back down in distance after scoring here a fortnight ago as she seemingly won with a bit to spare. Annie Rose was placed over 6f at the track last time but Port Noir makes more appeal having finished well ahead of White Lady when winning over track and trip back in May.
The Blue Bower (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden inside 3f, made no impression, 7th of 9, 5l behind Mount Mogan (9-6) at Kempton 6f hcp (5) pol in Sep.
Sky Blue Thinking 7-4fav (9-9) Chased leaders on inside, switched right over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep beating Miss Bella Brand (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Far From A Ruby 4-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, ridden and rapid headway 3f out, led 2f out, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Sep beating Parikarma (9-12) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Annie Rose 17-2 (9-7) Led early until disputed lead after 1f, led narrowly 4f out, pressed well over 1f out and soon headed, kept on until no extra and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Canford Bay (9-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Dacesa (IRE) 17-2 (9-6) Led, headed 7f out, tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Shuv H'penny King (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in May.
Port Noir 10-1 (10-0) Raced in rear nearside, ridden 2f out, never going pace, 11th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Iconic Knight (9-9) at Chepstow 7f hcp (6) fm in Aug.
White Lady (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Never on terms with leaders, 7th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Port Noir (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp fll (5) pol in May.
Lady Alavesa 7-1 (8-10) In rear, still last when ridden 2f out, progress between horses over 1f out, no room and snatched up inside final furlong, switched wide and ran on strongly close home but no chance with leaders, 4th of 8, 4l behind Accomplice (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp fll (5) pol in Apr.
Clegane 5-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden well over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 9, 10 1/2l behind Brains (9-10) at Lingfield 1m hcp (5) pol in Sep.