led stands side group until ridden and headed by that group over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
with leaders stands side group, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders stands side group, ridden well over 1f out weakened well inside final furlong
with leaders stands side group, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear stands side group, ridden and headway well over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish
chased leaders stands side group, weakened final furlong
in rear far side group, ridden over 2f out, no impression with stands side group
chased leader far side group until led that group over 2f out, headed overall over 1f out, one pace
towards rear stands side group, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well to take 2nd towards finish, just held
chased leaders far side group, no impression with stands side group from over 1f out
raced stands side group on outer and towards rear, ridden and headway to lead over 1f out, just held on
led far side group until ridden and headed by that group over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
towards rear stands side group, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on
mid-division stands side group, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, raced stand side, always behind
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders stands side, ridden well over 1f out, kept on final furlong
A competitive contest and the vote goes to Mr Wolf ahead of Canadian Danehill and Harry Up. The selection has proven himself adept at a variety of tracks but one major weapon in his armour is his searing early pace. His high draw appears as if it may prove to be a good one, and David Barker's gelding is fancied to record the tenth win of his career. Harry Up comes here in good form and shapes as if a win is imminent. Whilst he continues to edge up the weights for being beaten, he still looks well handicapped, and along with Gallery Girl goes on the shortlist. Kay Two is likely to show up well early on and should last longer this time around, whilst Canadian Danehill continues to run well and scored very easily for Frankie Dettori last time out. That partnership must again be feared although with an 8lb rise in the weights, a career-best effort will be needed. Haajes and Yungaburra represent Declan Muprhy and each should be monitored for support in the betting. Whilst Fromsong could go well at a price, it is Mr Wolf that we return to as the nomination.
Harry Up 11-2 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Buachaill Dona (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Mr Wolf 8-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Buachaill Dona (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Kay Two (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Raced stand's side, chased leaders for 3f, 21st of 24, 9l behind Stoneacre Lad (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gs in Jul.
Bahamian Ballet 5-1 (9-5) Chased winner until ridden over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 13, 4l behind Coconut Moon (8-6) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Made most, ridden and in command over 1f out, driven out, won at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug beating Matsunosuke (9-8) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Gallery Girl (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 17th of 18, 9l behind River Falcon (8-13) at York 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Highland Warrior 25-1 (8-9) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 10, 10l behind Damika (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
The Nifty Fox 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders centre, effort over 2f, weakened final furlong, 10th of 20, 5l behind Northern Fling (8-13) at York 5f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Yungaburra (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Bo McGinty (8-11) at Haydock 5f hcap (4) gf.
Distinctly Game 14-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden halfway and weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 6l behind Damika (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Inter Vision (USA) 7-1 (8-7) Prominent, ridden halfway, driven over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3l behind Damika (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Overstayed (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon one pace, 7th of 14, 7l behind Buachaill Dona (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
First Order 25-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 11l behind Buachaill Dona (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Fromsong (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Close up, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Capricorn Run (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Wicked Uncle 33-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, not reach leaders, 5th of 12, 4l behind Orpsie Boy (9-1) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr.
Haajes 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, headway and every chance over 1f out, soon led, headed inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Rainbow Fox (8-12) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Oranmore Castle (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Led, headed inside final furlong, stayed on well towards finish, 2nd of 12, hd behind Cornus (8-5) at Thirsk 6f hcap (5) gf.
