held up stands side, stayed on over 1f out
in rear far side group, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders stands side group, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed by stand side group towards finish
tracked leaders stands side group, stayed on to lead stand side group towards finish, no chance with far side winner
mid-division far side group, headway over 1f out, kept on
made all far side group, clear overall final furlong
close up far side group, chased winner over 1f out until no extra inside final furlong
led stands side group, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up stands side group, no impression
chased leaders far side group, chased winner over 2f out until over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders far side group until ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division on outer stands side group, ridden over 1f out, no impression
chased leader stands side group, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear far side group, weakened over 1f out
held up stands side group, stayed on well inside last
in touch stands side group, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
VIVA VOLTA has run two fine races this season so far and is taken to get his head in front with the application of first time visors, while Midnight Fantasy and Just Sam are both worth noting. The selection caught the eye on both his starts this season and was only narrowly beaten after finishing second to Carnivore at Redcar last time out. He looks fairly treated at the weights having won off a similar mark two years ago and with luck in running he can end his losing drought. Midnight Fantasy has been a model of consistency throughout her career so far and she continues to improve this year after winning over course and distance in August. She was only narrowly beaten on her latest start and another bold bid can be expected. Just Sam has won four times this season including last time out at Redcar. She has risen a further four pounds in the ratings since so a personal best will be required. Viva Volta comes into the race in the form of his life and can come out on top.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Held up, headway 1f out, kept on, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4l behind She's In The Money (9-3) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sep.
Midnight Fantasy 13-2 (8-13) Chased leaders on outside, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on until no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Hi Shinko (8-10) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Sep.
Bid For Gold 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, struggling halfway, hung left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, no impression, 5th of 9, 5l behind Hotham (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Noodles Blue Boy 16-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 9th of 14, 5l behind Rasaman (9-2) at Chester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Ingleby Arch (USA) 25-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression, 5th of 9, 6l behind Capucci (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f clm stks (5) pol.
Viva Volta 11-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, not troubled winner, 2nd of 19, 2l behind Carnivore (9-6) at Redcar 7f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Sandwith 25-1 (8-8) Towards rear stands side group, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Guto (8-0) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Sir Geoffrey (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 10, 6l behind Mondovi (9-0) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Burning Incense (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Held up, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 10l behind Capucci (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f clm stks (5) pol.
Just Sam (IRE) 9-2fav (9-0) Made all, ridden 2f out, found extra when pressed inside final furlong, won at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep beating Ghost Dancer (9-6) by nk, 12 ran.
Jonny Lesters Hair (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Mid-division, weakened 2f out, 7th of 14, 11l behind Salerosa (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Sep.
Daring Dream (GER) 10-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden to take closer order over 1f out, soon every chance until no extra towards finish, 4th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Milton Of Campsie (9-4) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Sea Rover (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Close up, weakened final furlong, 10th of 14, 6l behind Yorkshire Blue (8-7) at Redcar 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Hansomis (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) In touch, weakened 1f out, 8th of 17, 5l behind Milton Of Campsie (9-4) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Finsbury 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, led final furlong, kept on well, won at Ayr 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Soto (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Rio Sands 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders to halfway, soon lost place and behind, 8th of 10, 21l behind Titus Gent (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol.
The Bear 25-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 17, 7l behind Milton Of Campsie (9-4) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
