led, headed approaching final furlong, soon rallied and every chance, kept on same pace closing stages
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon hung left, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, ridden out
in touch, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never a threat
tracked leader, effort when not clear run over 2f out, soon edged right and no impression, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, led just over 1f out, soon strongly challenged, headed well inside final furlong, kept on
dwelt and soon hampered start, outpaced in rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Two Blondes won nicely at Catterick last week but is 7lb higher today. Royal Big Night won a novices' race over track and trip last month and will appreciate the return to 7f while Feel Glorious ran well on her handicap debut and attempts today’s longer distance for the first time. LADY COSETTE returned a losing favourite over 6f in a decent handicap at Doncaster last time but has form over 7f and she gets another chance today. Winter Gleam and Improvising were both placed on their latest starts but are upped in class for this.
Two Blondes (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Made all, driven clear 2f out, ran on well, won at Catterick 7f (4) gd in Sep beating Stronsay (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Royal Big Night (USA) 10-1 (9-7) Chased winner, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened rapidly final furlong, 8th of 9, 12 1/4l behind Massam (9-1) at Newcastle 1m (2) pol in Sep.
Hackle Setter (USA) 14-1 (9-6) Went left start, chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Massam (9-1) at Newcastle 1m (2) pol in Sep.
Lady Cosette (FR) 4-1fav (8-12) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, edged right and well beaten over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Stay Classy (8-7) at Doncaster 7f fll (2) gd in Sep.
Improvising (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) Chased leaders, went 2nd approaching final furlong, soon ridden and every chance, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind One Kiss (9-7) at Ffos Las 7f (6) gs in Aug.
Winter Gleam (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Prominent, driven over 2f out, kept on but no impression on winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 12, 3 1/4l behind Headland (9-7) at Salisbury 7f (5) gf in Sep.
Swiper (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Cloak And Dagger (9-2) at Ascot 6f stks (4) gd in Sep.
Sword Of Gold 4-1 (8-10) Led until 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Iconic Choice (9-7) at Ripon 1m (4) gd in Aug.
Feel Glorious 11-4 (8-13) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure well inside final furlong, not quite pace to get on terms, 4th of 5, 1 1/4l behind Cotubanama (8-7) at Salisbury 6f fll (3) gf in Sep.
