in touch, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off
held up in last pair, pushed along and struggling from over 2f out
made most to 3f out, chased winner until weakened over 1f out
held up in last pair, headway on outside over 2f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, held when struck on head by winners whip towards finish
tracked leader, challenged from 5f out, until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, led 3f out, strongly pressed and edged right inside final furlong, driven and on top towards finish
in touch, pushed along 4f out, headway to chase leading pair over 1f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
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LADY HESTIA can defy her recent penalty to see off Bugsy's Boy and Arab League. Despite proving easy to back at Bath, she confirmed her run at Kempton to be all wrong and could still be open to further progression. She interestingly holds an entry at York on Saturday and would be unpenalised for that if successful here. Bugsy's Boy is better known as a hurdler these days but he stays this trip well and the handicapper offers him a chance off 68. Arab League was well touted ahead of a recent event at Haydock though steps into unknown territory as far as the trip is concerned this afternoon. Absolut Power seldom wins though will give each-way backers plenty of fun for their money. Wester Ross has the ability to win this though he is incredibly quirky and therefore difficult to catch right. Jamie Poulton's stayers have kept their counsel this term and this maiden did not do a lot wrong when beaten a short head at Newcastle. Gandalf won well at Kempton on the polytrack but this looks a much tougher assignment this afternoon. The longest race of the day is our lucky last and while the odds will be cramped, we see no reason to desert Lady Hestia at the moment.
General Ting (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Keen, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 10l behind Brief Look (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Gandalf 14-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, good headway from over 3f out, chased clear leader 2f out, stayed on strongly to lead final strides, won at Kempton 2m hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep beating Jadalee (9-7) by nk, 11 ran.
Absolut Power (GER) 7-1 (9-2) Led, headed 3f out, ridden well over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Rotative (10-0) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Bugsy's Boy 17-2 (9-9) Mid-division, kept on same pace final 2f, 4th of 12, 9l behind Mr Crystal (9-4) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcap (5) gs in Oct '08.
Wester Ross (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Held up in touch, pushed along and one pace final 2f, 5th of 9, 9l behind Mykingdomforahorse (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Arab League (IRE) 4-1fav (10-6) Held up, headway on outside 3f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind No Wonga (10-3) at Haydock 1m 4f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gf in Sep.
Whitcombe Spirit 7-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 15, shd behind Sendali (9-0) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Sep.
Star of Pompey 150-1 (9-2) Soon led, headed over 4f out, weakened quickly 3f out, tailed off, last of 7, well behind Mourilyan (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 6f Listed stks gd in Aug.
Colonel Flay 3-1fav (9-3) Missed break, held up in last, ridden over 2f out, ran on final 100 yards, nearest finish, 5th of 7, 4l behind Sweet Hollow (8-12) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Lady Hestia (USA) 6-4fav (10-0) Tracked leader, led 2f out, clear final furlong, pushed out, won at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) fm in Sep beating Fin Vin De Leu (9-13) by 2 1/4l, 4 ran.
No Rules 6-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 8l behind Ecole D'art (8-13) at Ayr 2m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sep.
Act Three 12-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, no headway, well beaten over 1f out, 6th of 8, 18l behind Curacao (9-10) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
