held up, headway 4th, weakened when mistake 3 out, tailed off, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden to go 2nd after 3 out, kept on, no chance with winner
held up, hampered 2nd, headway approaching 5th, weakened 3 out
with leader, led 2nd, clear after 3 out, eased flat
led to 2nd, with winner, pecked 5th, ridden and hung left after 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off, pulled before 2 out
tracked leaders, chased winner 4 out until after 3 out, weakened
not jumped well, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 5th
keen, lost place after 3rd, tailed off when pulled up before 5th
mistakes, always behind
Goldstar Dancer gets the nod over Dramatic Review in the finale, with Compton Quay and Kerry's Blade worth a mention. The ex-Irish Goldstar Dancer belied his big odds when giving the more fancied Dan's Heir a fright at Market Rasen last time, and with a bit of improvement should play a leading role. A full brother to Mamore Gap, he could easily leave his maiden Flat form behind. Dramatic Review is one of three Pat Haslam runners here, and although his debut third at Stratford was nothing special, he can at least boast experience over his two stablemates. Compton Quay has five lengths to find with him and appears held, while of his two team mates, Kerry's Blade has the assistance of Tony McCoy so is worth noting in the market. For the winner though we return to Goldstar Dancer.
Blushing Russian (IRE) 33-1 (7-10) Towards rear, ridden and raced wide over 3f out, weakening when edged right from 2f out, 9th of 11, 17l behind Oblique (9-8) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd (Flat).
Compton Quay 12-1 (10-12) In touch, hit 2nd, ridden 3 out, mistake 2 out, no extra, 4th of 16, 6l behind Polar Passion (10-5) at Stratford 2m 3yo nov hdl (D) gf in Jul.
Golden Feather 11-4 (10-12) Not jump well, chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 3 out until weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 14, well behind Fair Along (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (E) gs in Jul.
Goldstar Dancer (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) In touch, went 2nd after 3 out, ridden and every chance, no extra flat, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Dan's Heir (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (D) gd in Jul.
Kerry's Blade (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 12, 7l behind Azizam (9-9) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn hcp (5) gf (Flat).
Optimum (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Detroit City (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f 3yo hcp (E3) fbs in Mar (Flat).
Smemi An Nada Selkirk gelding out of One Way Street.
Dramatic Review (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Always prominent, ridden after 2 out, every chance last, stayed on, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Polar Passion (10-5) at Stratford 2m 3yo nov hdl (D) gf in Jul.
