held up, ridden 3f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, chased leader over 9f out, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out, hampered over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden and edged right over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 4f out, chased leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, behind from over 3f out
led 1f, led again 13f out, steadied pace 9f out, quickened over 4f out, ridden and headed 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, headway to lead 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong
held up, ridden and headway on outer from over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
led after 1f, headed 13f out, chased leader until over 9f out, ridden 5f out, weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
Enough pace on here to suggest that the race will be run to suit SPIDERS STAR; Simon West's consistent mare is preferred to Deauville Flyer and Whenever. All ground seems to come alike to the selection and although a 6lb rise in the weights makes life tough, the feeling is that she still has more to give. The steady tempo set by Promise Maker last time out at Catterick won't have played to her strengths and Paul Pickard evidently gets on very well with the mare. Fin Vin De Leu got the run of the race when winning at Beverley and his rivals are unlikely to be as kind today, Baan tries the cheek-pieces having failed to land the hat-trick last time, whilst Simonside's beating of Saga De Tercey reads well and his Epsom flop last time can be ignored. Whenever drops in class; Richard Phillips' cumbersome gelding has plenty of ability and would be a threat if getting into a good rhythm. The return to a longer trip will suit Umverti, Deauville Flyer is unexposed and shapes as if he'll relish this trip, whilst Dulcie has caught the eye in defeat recently and is one to keep on the right side of. An interesting handicap, where many have stamina to prove, but not Spiders Star who is given the nomination.
Amanda Carter 33-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 6th of 14, 7l behind Whispering Gallery (9-3) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Dazzling Light (UAE) 25-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 14l behind Whispering Gallery (9-3) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Whenever 18-1 (9-0) Ran in snatches in last trio, struggling over 2f out, eased when no chance final furlong, 6th of 8, 32l behind Alanbrooke (8-5) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Simonside 9-2 (10-2) Held up well off the pace, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders, 6th of 8, 18l behind Epsom Salts (9-13) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f ldy hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Danzatrice 10-1 (8-6) Held up, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, never able to challenge, 5th of 8, 8l behind Saga De Tercey (9-6) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Baan (USA) 7-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, driven and outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on final 2f, no impression, 4th of 8, 6l behind Saga De Tercey (9-6) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Spiders Star 6-4fav (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Catterick 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug beating Promise Maker (9-8) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Fin Vin de Leu (GER) 9-2 (8-7) Tracked leader, every chance 2f out, weakened approaching final 1f, 4th of 10, 8l behind Dazinski (8-5) at Chester 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Deauville Flyer 9-4fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, chased leader over 3f out, ridden to press leader from 2f out, driven to assert well inside final furlong, won at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Jul beating Crocus Rose (9-0) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Dulcie 11-4 (8-10) Held up, improved to track leading pair 6f out, chased winner over 2f out going well, ridden over 1f out, found nil, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Sally Forth (8-13) at Southwell 2m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Aug.
Drop The Hammer 7-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Deuce (9-2) at Nottingham 2m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Umverti 9-1 (11-0) Raced wide, always in rear, 13th of 15, 28l behind Recession Proof (10-10) at Pontefract 1m 2f am hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
