prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, soon one pace
always towards rear
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
behind, pulled up halfway
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
always towards rear
in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, driven out final furlong
Rann Na Cille is the pick ahead of Howards Tipple, Angel Voices and Lake Chini. Having won a seller at Ripon in August, it would appear that nothing special was expected of the selection, but since being fitted with blinkers, Kevin Ryan's filly has shown that she is capable of adding to her tally as long as she is not too highly tried. Slightly hampered at Musselburgh last time, she appears to be an improving sort, and is a tentative pick. Howards Tipple was just touched off over five furlongs here a fortnight ago, and although not entirely trustworthy, has conditions to suit, so rates a danger. Angel Voices has slipped down the weights since last year, and will be fancied to lose her maiden tag over the next few weeks, while Lake Chini has the form to win this but is saddled with topweight. Rann Na Cille is our idea of the winner.
Lake Chini (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (8-13) Mid-division, ridden along halfway, never troubled leaders, 6th of 11, 7l behind Malapropism (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcap (5) gf in Sept.
Johnston's Diamond (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Mid-division, no impression from over 2f out, 8th of 13, 9l behind Peopleton Brook (9-8) at Haydock 5f app hcp (5) gf in May.
Stellite 50-1 (7-13) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened halfway, last of 13, 6l behind Machinist (9-5) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Howards Tipple 12-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 19, 3/4l behind Charles Parnell (9-3) at Ayr 5f hcap (5) gs in Sept.
High Reach 18-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Hotham (8-11) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sept.
Rothesay Dancer 50-1 (8-0) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 14, 5l behind Divine Spirit (9-1) at Ayr 5f hcap (4) sft in Sept.
Rann Na Cille (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Princess Ellis (8-13) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 14, 6l behind Sands of Barra (8-10) at Ayr 7f hcap (5) sft in Sept.
Aye Aye Definitely (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, always in the rear, 12th of 13, 9l behind Carcinetto (8-10) at W'hampton 6f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Angel Voices (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Tara Too (9-12) at Yarmouth 7f fll hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Campo Bueno (FR) 25-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 14l behind Sands of Barra (8-10) at Ayr 7f hcap (5) sft in Sept.
Double Carpet (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden along over 3f out, soon beaten, 12th of 14, 16l behind Champain Sands (8-5) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
