chased leaders, lost place halfway, rallied approaching 11th, led approaching 4 out, headed next, mistake 2 out, kept on under pressure
in touch, chased leaders 12th, led 3 out, challenged next, stayed on strongly
held up in rear, mistake 1st, headway to chase leaders halfway, driven approaching 2 out, no extra last
held up in rear, blundered 10th, chased leaders 13th, every chance 2 out, kept on same pace closing stages
behind, under pressure 5 out, never dangerous
led until 2nd, led again after next, headed 12th, soon lost place, behind when pulled up 4 out
tracked leaders, led 13th, headed before 4 out, weakened 2 out
prominent, led 2nd headed after next, led again 12th, headed next, outpaced 3 out, stayed on well after last
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Kimberlite Candy won by 10 lengths on heavy going at Chepstow in April but has an 8lb rise to contend with on his return to action. PROGRESS DRIVE has won four of his starts around here and can be forgiven his run in a very competitive novices’ handicap in April when the going was too quick – he should hold his own in decent company in the north this winter. Swingbridge needs faster ground but was out of his depth last month at Cheltenham. Silver Tassie usually runs well here but, like the ultra-consistent Nakadam, is an infrequent winner. Carrigdhoun is starting to look a bit long in the tooth and seems best at Carlisle while Morning Royalty is a Cartmel specialist.
Progress Drive (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Led after 1st, headed next, stayed handy, lost place 2 out, 7th of 16, 13 1/2l behind Crosshue Boy (11-5) at Ayr 3m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Kimberlite Candy (IRE) 11-4fav (11-7) Tracked leader, tracked new leader before 3rd, led next, joined 4 out, in command and good jump last, stayed on strongly, won at Chepstow 3m hcp (3) hvy in Apr beating Cucklington (10-9) by 10l, 6 ran.
Swingbridge (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, headway 15th, blundered 16th, weakened after 4 out, 10th of 16, 29 1/4l behind Relentless Dreamer (10-3) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Silver Tassie (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) In rear, headway from 3 out, went 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Shady Glen (11-0) at Market Rasen 3m hcp (3) gd in May.
Morning Royalty (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Always in rear, lost touch before 11th, tailed off, 5th of 7, dist behind Lofgren (11-5) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Kilbree Chief (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders in 3rd, lost place 12th, weakened before 15th, tailed off, 9th of 10, 30 1/2l behind Mustmeetalady (11-6) at Haydock 3m 4f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Nakadam (FR) 6-1 (11-12) In touch in mid-division on outside, ridden 12th, 4th and outpaced 4 out, kept on from 2 out, 4th of 8, 6 3/4l behind Blakerigg (11-2) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Lowanbehold (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, headway 2 out, never on terms, 6th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Chic Name (11-10) at Perth 3m 7f hcp (3) sft in Apr.
Carrigdhoun (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Chased leader until approaching 12th, chased leaders, kept on same pace, outpaced 2 out, plugged on into 3rd, post, 3rd of 11, 10 1/2l behind Sharp Response (11-12) at Carlisle 3m 2f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
