chased leaders, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, weakened and lost 3 places towards finish
towards rear and outpaced, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
chased leaders, weakened entering final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
dwelt, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd place towards finish
mid-division, ridden entering final furlong, soon weakened
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
led, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
in rear, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish
chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, soon weakened
A 6lb penalty for his recent win at Hamilton may undo Lord Buffhead while Ingenti failed off today's mark at Musselburgh last Sunday having won at Catterick before that. Clubland has won on Fibresand in between distinctly modest efforts on the Turf while Windygoul Lad has gone close in his last couple of outings but over the longer trip of 6f. FOREIGN RHYTHM has a bit of improving to do but the C&D winner is back on a winning mark and it could be his turn today.
Lord Buffhead 9-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, pressed last 100 yards, just held on, won at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Sep beating Sandwith (9-1) by nk, 8 ran.
Mission Impossible 4-1fav (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 18l behind Distant Sun (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sep.
Clubland (IRE) 13-8fav (9-2) Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 7l behind Lizzy's Dream (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Melodize 9-4fav (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug '11 beating Tancred Spirit (9-0) by 2l, 9 ran.
Windygoul Lad 15-8fav (9-2) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 9, hd behind George Fenton (8-13) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) hvy in Sep.
Foreign Rhythm (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Ryedale Dancer (8-8) at Newcastle 7f flls hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Ursus 7-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 10th of 16, 7l behind Xpres Maite (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Sep.
Cross of Lorraine (IRE) 40-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, never on terms, 10th of 15, 10l behind Cross The Boss (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Sep.
Piste 12-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, led inside final 2f, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 16, 6l behind Ingleby Angel (8-12) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Aug.
Ever Roses 15-2 (8-13) Chased leading trio all the way, ridden halfway, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Ingenti (8-11) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Sharp Shoes 6-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Lord Buffhead (8-6) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Sep.
Ingenti 6-1 (9-7) Chased leaders on outer, ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Distant Sun (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sep.
Choc'a'moca (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Middleton Flyer (8-7) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sep.
Made In The Shade 16-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 7l behind Aubrietia (8-8) at Beverley 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Aug.
Headstight (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 5l behind Pavers Star (8-3) at Beverley 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Aug.
Besty 20-1 (9-3) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Xpres Maite (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Sep.
