prominent, ridden over 2f out, unable to quicken 1f out, beaten when hampered inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, last over 3f out, hung left and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
steadied start, switched left and dropped in behind, headway when bumped well over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, no extra
took keen hold, pressed winner over 2f, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
stumbled leaving stalls, held up towards rear, took keen hold, well beaten when eased over 1f out
made all, brought field to stands side straight, ridden over 1f out, driven out
held up towards rear, headway and hung left over 2f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on
always prominent, ridden to chase winner 1f out, ran on under pressure
LUCKY DAN was quite impressive when scoring at Chester and with a plumb draw around this quirky track he is the pick ahead of Green Park and Solar Spirit. Paul Green's four-year-old arrived late on the scene to burst through and win going away over 5f at the Roodee, for which he has gone up 5lbs. He already has a fast ground 6f Hamilton win to his name and so this trip won't be a problem, and with his pitch towards the inside he has plenty going for him. Green Park is 1lb higher than when just edged out by Gap Princess here last time and the fast ground will suit, though a wide draw is not going to help his cause. Solar Spirit has proved hard to win with since scoring at Pontefract on just his second career start. John Quinn's five-year-old went close last time at Thirsk, however, and he is far from a no-hoper today. The ground looks to be a bit quick for Haajes, but if the rains have come before racing then his chance would certainly be enhanced, though we will stick with Lucky Dan.
Galpin Junior (USA) 25-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 11l behind Tabaret (8-11) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Haajes 11-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, effort when not clear run over 1f out, soon driven, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 8l behind Discanti (8-11) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Floor Show 7-1 (8-10) Steadied start, pulled hard, soon close up, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 8l behind Dubai Dynamo (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Green Park (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Held up in touch, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, kept on, just held near finish, 2nd of 6, nk behind Gap Princess (9-4) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Sharp Bullet (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, not clear run and switched right entering final 1f, no impression, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Green Park (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Frognal (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Tracked leaders, going well when not much room entering final furlong, one pace, last of 6, 6l behind Gap Princess (9-4) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Bosun Breese 10-1 (8-10) Led, headed 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, 5th of 11, 4l behind Mullglen (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Favourite Girl (IRE) 7-2 (9-6) Led until over 4f out, rallied and every chance 2f out, soon under pressure, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Misplaced Fortune (9-7) at Ripon 6f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Lucky Dan (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway approaching final furlong, led well inside final, ran on, won at Chester 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Not My Choice (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Solar Spirit (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 14, hd behind Chosen One (9-1) at Thirsk 6f sell stks (5) gd.
