prominent, took keen hold, jumped right throughout, led before 7th, headed 4 out, weakened 2 out
in touch, headway 7th, led 4 out, clear when not fluent last, easily
led until approaching 7th, soon lost place, weakened before 4 out
tracked leader, hard driven approaching 7th, soon weakened
chased leaders, jumped right 1st, under pressure 3 out, stayed on to go 2nd at 2 out, stayed on same pace
Marju's Quest has the highest rating of these but is carrying a penalty and there is no guarantee that he'll stay this far, though is two from two over hurdles around here. WIND OF HOPE stayed 3m between the flags and won over 2m4f at Perth in the spring. He may be the one capable of taking advantage if the favourite's stamina gives out as Kyles Faith, another proven stayer, has a mountain to climb on these terms. Killimordaly has shown little so far but Grey Monk will strip fitter for last month's fourth at Market Rasen and will be suited by this longer trip.
Marju's Quest (IRE) 6-4fav (10-12) Raced wide, made virtually all, jumped right from 3 out, stayed on well to go clear from last, comfortably, won at Worcester 2m (5) sft in Aug beating Clock On Tom (10-12) by 9l, 5 ran.
Grey Monk (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, driven after 3 out, kept on same pace from next, never on terms, 4th of 12, 10l behind Fair Loch (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (5) gd in Aug.
Killimordaly (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, weakened from 5 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Sedgefield 3m 2f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Kyles Faith (IRE) 7-2fav (11-8) With leader, led 2nd, not fluent and pushed along when headed 3 out, not fluent next, weakened before last, 6th of 9, 12 3/4l behind Triple Eight (10-11) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Wind Of Hope (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Held up in touch in rear, outpaced after 4 out, never dangerous, last of 7, dist behind St Maxime (11-0) at Perth 3m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
