held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
led, headed over 8f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon led, kept on well
tracked leader, took keen hold, ridden and weakened over 2f out
in rear, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, led over 8f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace
held up mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on and no chance with winner
The veteran DHAULAR DAR has mainly been confined to racing around a mile this summer but stays much further as his excellent second over hurdles at Perth last week suggests. He's on a low enough mark these days to give a good account and could spring a surprise. Bayan Kasirga took advantage of easier ground conditions to score at Thirsk and her saddle slipped when fancied at Hamilton next time. She rates a threat along with the three-year-old Grey Blue, who hasn't had much racing and could still have some scope. Dean Iarracht wins his share of races and is only 1lb higher than his recent victory at Newcastle while High On A Hill stays further than this and a strong pace would play to his strengths. Burns Night won over hurdles recently but isn't as well treated on the Flat.
Burns Night 11-2 (9-8) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Ishikawa (9-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Maybeagrey 9-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 8l behind Nemushka (9-10) at Ripon 1m 2f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Valantino Oyster (IRE) 18-1 (9-4) Led, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Discay (10-0) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Bayan Kasirga (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Riders left foot came out of iron and unseated rider soon after start, in a race won by St Ignatius (9-7) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug, 7 ran.
Grey Blue (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Quest For More (9-2) at Leicester 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
High On A Hill (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Raced wide close up, led 3f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Madam Lilibet (9-11) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Jawaab (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 7th of 10, 10l behind Discay (10-0) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Amazing Blue Sky 15-2 (11-5) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 14, 8l behind Euston Square (11-4) at Ripon 1m 2f am hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Aug.
Summerlea (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 13th of 16, 19l behind Blue Top (9-4) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Dean Iarracht (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Raced wide close up, ridden to lead entering final 2f, driven and all out, won at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gs beating Young Jay (8-13) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Geanie Mac (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Diyala (10-0) at Musselburgh 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 10-1 (8-0) Ridden along in rear soon after start, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, unable to get on terms, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Violent Velocity (7-13) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
