behind, ran on final furlong, never nearer
pressed leaders, chased winner over 2f out to just inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
always behind
slowly into stride, ridden in rear halfway, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
raced on outside, always behind
in touch to halfway
chased leaders, ridden on outer 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to challenge on inside over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
prominent, driven to chase winner just inside final furlong, no impression
pressed leaders on outer, led 3f out, pushed clear final furlong, comfortably
led to 3f out, chased winner to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pressed leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Quite a competitive handicap to complete the card and we like the look of Holbeck Ghyll, with Andantino, Kallista's Pride and Parkside Pursuit all capable of being involved in the finish. Andrew Balding's charge finally hit the winning note last time after showing tremendous potential as a juvenile. He came from off the pace to just get up ion the shadows of the post at Salisbury and with that victory under his belt there is no reason why he cannot score again in this similar company. Kallista's Pride has been a revelation this season and with Hayley Turner value for her three pound claim there is no reason why this one shouldn't be right there again. Meanwhile Parkside Pursuit has been knocking on the door recently and once again has place claims. However a bigger threat to the selection may be Adantino who gained an overdue success at Windsor last time. So a tricky finale for punters to work out but Holbeck Ghyll cannot be ignored now he's found the winners enclosure.
Blue Tomato 9-2jt-fav (9-7) Slowly into stride, always behind, 11th of 12, 11l behind Summer Recluse (8-5) at Bath 6f hcp (5) frm in Aug.
Danehill Stroller (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Prince Cyrano (8-13) at Warwick 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Cerulean Rose 5-1 (9-1) Held up, not clear run, switched left and headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Angel Sprints (9-2) at Goodwood 6f fll hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Adantino 11-2fav (8-9) Held up behind leaders, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, driven final furlong and ran on to lead post, won at Windsor 6f hcp (5) gs in Aug beating Pine Bay (8-5) by a shd, 13 ran.
Parkside Pursuit 8-1 (8-13) Raced far side, held up, headway over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Polar Force (8-11) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Kallista's Pride 4-1 (7-11) Tracked leaders, smooth headway on stand's rail to lead inside final furlong, pushed clear, comfortably, won at Folkestone 5f fll hcp (5) gd in Aug beating Pretty Kool (8-3) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, outpaced 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 4th of 9, 1l behind Matty Tun (9-1) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Linda Green 11-4fav (8-13) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 5th of 12, 6l behind Nistaki (9-1) at Redcar 6f stk 0-65 (5) gd in Aug.
