chased leader, ridden over 1f out, led last 50 yards
mid-division, kept on from over 1f kout
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
towards rear
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, beaten over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, nearest at finish
always towards rear
in touch, weakened over 1f out
very slowly away, in rear, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed last 50 yards
pushed along mid-division, kept on final furlong
towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
Kay Two is probably high enough in the weights again now so we will side with FOXY MUSIC ahead of Namir and Mr Wolf. The last-named is a standing dish here and showed a fine attitude when winning over the course and distance two runs back. He is sure to give it a good go from the front but he's probably high enough in the weights again and would prefer quicker ground. Dig Deep and Namir are both course and distance winners who don't look badly treated, however we prefer Foxy Music. His recent second behind Hotham at Musselburgh reads well in the context of this race and effective on ground with some cut in, Eric Alston's gelding should go well. Stablemate Ridge Wood Dani comes here chasing the hat-trick and needs respect as he sees out the five furlongs well and on soft ground his draw may not be too much of a hindrance as they fan out. Gallery Girl could be capable of a big run if the market speaks in her favour, whilst Speedy Senorita tends to mingle good with bad runs however her best form appears to be on quicker ground. Competitive, but Foxy Music is given the vote.
Kay Two (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, headway and every chance entering final furlong, soon one pace, 4th of 15, 2l behind Hotham (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (2) gs.
Efistorm 8-1 (9-3) Went right start, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, 11th of 16, 10l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-0) at Ascot 5f app hcp (4) gs.
Ridge Wood Dani (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Always prominent, switched left to challenge over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, readily, won at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Valatrix (9-1) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Northern Empire (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Steadied start, always behind, 14th of 15, 10l behind Hotham (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (2) gs.
He's A Humbug (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Soon chasing leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Piscean (9-2) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Foxy Music 28-1 (8-12) Led, ridden over 2f out, hung right approaching final furlong, headed and no extra 75 yards, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Hotham (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (2) gs.
Divine Spirit 12-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Hotham (8-12) at Ayr 5f hcap (4) hvy in Sept.
Namir (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway entering final furlong, finished well, 5th of 14, 5l behind Wyatt Earp (9-1) at Chester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept.
Johannes (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Pulled hard, switched to centre group after 1f, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 4th of 19, 1 1/2l behind Fantasy Explorer (9-3) at Newmarket 6f hcap (4) gf in Sept.
Jack Rackham 40-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 14th of 20, 3l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-0) at Doncaster 5f hcap (4) sft in Sept.
Shes Minnie 20-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 2f out, 9th of 12, 15l behind Phantom Whisper (9-6) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Jul.
Gallery Girl (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and edged right over 2f out, no progress, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 16, 12l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-0) at Ascot 5f app hcp (4) gs.
Dig Deep (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 14, 18l behind Wyatt Earp (9-1) at Chester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept.
Mr Wolf 7-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, lost 2nd last stride, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Beat The Bell (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Charles Parnell (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Behind far side group, headway 1f out, led that group well inside final furlong, no impression on stand's side winner, 5th of 17, 2l behind Lap of Honour (8-13) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
Speedy Senorita (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 16th of 19, 10l behind Haajes (9-5) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Memphis Man 18-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along towards rear, headway 2f out, ran on well final furlong, led towards finish, won at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sept beating Haajes (9-5) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
