chased leader, every chance 2f out, chased winner after, well held final furlong, kept on for 2nd
held up in touch, headway far side of group chasing leaders over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th and held when hung left towards finish
always towards rear, never a factor
held up towards rear, good headway on wide outside chasing leaders over 2f out, soon every chance, ridden and weakened final furlong
chased leaders on outer, every chance 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway far side of group over 2f out, weakened final furlong, eased
held up mid-division, headway on outside chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
slowly into stride, always towards rear, never on terms
always towards rear, never on terms
led, went clear halfway until over 2f out, headed 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders far side of group, weakened final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch in mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went 3rd final 100 yards
steadied start and awkwardly away, held up towards rear, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway far side of group chasing leaders over 1f out, plugged on in 5th
chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, came clear final furlong, ran on strongly
always towards rear, never on terms
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, headway towards finish, never a threat
NonRunner
Flying Pursuit has a chance on recent efforts over 6f though previous attempts at today’s longer trip fail to boost confidence and CRISTAL BREEZE makes more appeal. The Haggas charge has been placed in tougher handicaps than this including when second over 7f at Newmarket last time and can take advantage of the drop in class. Sparklealot and Tommy Taylor filled the places at Ayr last time with a couple of these further behind while recent winners Jabalaly and Highly Sprung face more difficult tasks today and Hesslewood is preferred off his current mark.
Flying Pursuit 3-1fav (8-11) Held up, soon in rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Diamond Dougal (8-10) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Dance Diva 9-2 (9-7) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 4l behind Gometra Ginty (8-4) at Musselburgh 1m hcp fll (3) gs in Sep.
Balgair 9-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, kept on well closing stages, never nearer, 4th of 7, 4 1/4l behind Rock The Cradle (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Tommy Taylor (USA) 11-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on into 3rd closing stages, never nearer, 3rd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Markazi (9-7) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Sparklealot (IRE) 17-2 (9-5) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Markazi (9-7) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
King Of Tonga (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 5th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Markazi (9-7) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Queen's Sargent (FR) 9-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 8th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Markazi (9-7) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Hesslewood (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, headway on outside over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed, kept on, 2nd of 5, hd behind Mayfair Spirit (8-12) at Haydock 1m hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Irv (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up behind, outpaced over 3f out, 9th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Give It Some Teddy (9-3) at Redcar 1m hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Mogsy (IRE) 4-9fav (9-2) Made all, clear over 1f out, easily, won at Catterick 7f stks (5) gf in Sep beating Thornaby Spirit (9-5) by 9l, 3 ran.
Highly Sprung (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on well, won at Pontefract 6f hcp (4) gs in Sep beating Young John (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
James Watt (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never involved, 22nd of 24, 14 1/4l behind Golden Apollo (9-4) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Captain Jameson (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression, 8th of 24, 2 3/4l behind Music Society (9-8) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Nordic Fire 33-1 (8-13) Led, driven and headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 11, 15 1/4l behind Wise Counsel (9-3) at Ayr 7f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Twin Appeal (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Assimilation (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Jabalaly (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Not much room start, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Sep beating Highfaluting (9-3) by 1l, 11 ran.
Hafeet Alain (IRE) 7-2fav (8-11) In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Roulston Scar (8-13) at Pontefract 6f hcp (3) sft in Jun.
Lucky Louie 13-2 (9-10) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure towards far side inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 6th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Saluti (9-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp (3) gf in Sep.
Mr Orange (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Behind and outpaced, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor, 6th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Highly Sprung (9-1) at Pontefract 6f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Cristal Breeze (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, edged left approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, rallied to go 2nd final strides, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Posted (9-2) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
