held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
held up mid-division, went 2nd over about 7f out until over 2f out, one pace
led, ridden and pressed over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
dwelt, in rear, pushed along over 4f out, weakened well over 3f out
slowly into stride, held up mid-division and keen, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden, one pace from over 1f out
held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, one pace and no impression
Both of RUTHERGLEN's victories so far have been achieved with plenty of give in the ground. George Baker's gelding had no problems stepping up to this trip at Windsor last time and can win again before the handicapper has his say. Astra Hall won over course and distance in may and at Ffos Las last month. But was well beaten off her new mark at Goodwood and a long way behind fourth Princess Caetani. Takeitfromalady has yet to convince that she really stays this far while Burnt Sienna is still a maiden and possibly better of quicker ground.
Princess Caetani (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, behind, outpaced 3f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression with leaders, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Miss Dashwood (9-10) at Goodwood 1m 4f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gd in Aug.
Takeitfromalady (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear in steadily run race, plugged on inside final furlong, no chance, 6th of 11, 8l behind Aegaeus (9-12) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Astra Hall 10-1 (9-4) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 19l behind Miss Dashwood (9-10) at Goodwood 1m 4f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gd in Aug.
Phoenix Flight (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Steadied start in touch in rear, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off, 5th of 6, 39l behind Anna's Arch (9-1) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Apr.
Hamilton Hill 10-1 (9-11) Held up, headway to chase leaders over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 22l behind The Quarterjack (9-1) at Newbury 1m 4f ladys hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug '12.
Ceannline (IRE) 22-1 (9-4) Mid-division, weakened 2f out, 6th of 9, 7l behind Super Say (10-0) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Rutherglen 6-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug beating First Secretary (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Burnt Sienna (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Soon chased leaders, progress and came close with rival under 3f out, no extra in 6th and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 9, 6l behind Tri Na Ceile (9-0) at Killarney 1m 3f 3yo fll stks gd in Aug.
