chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway halfway to chase leaders, chased winner over 1f out, kept on and always held
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
led, headed over 3f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
with leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
always behind, weakened from halfway
This is a two-horse race according to official ratings. Candelisa has only won one of his 18 starts but that came in this grade back in 2015. He’s been plying his trade in decent handicap company since and will appreciate this much easier task. But FORT BASTION has also been highly tried this season and his staying-on fourth at Ripon last month is the best recent form on offer. Brian Ellison’s gelding gets the nod with Lady Lydia possibly the pick of the remainder ahead of the three-year-old Seaview and Dandyleekie.
Candelisa (IRE) 15-2 (9-6) In touch, headway to track leaders 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 6 3/4l behind King's Pavilion (9-2) at Carlisle 1m hcp (3) hvy in Sep.
Dandyleekie (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) In touch in mid-division, ridden and weakened from over 2f out, 8th of 10, dist behind Mushaireb (9-2) at Pontefract 1m hcp (4) sft in Sep.
Fort Bastion (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt, behind, driven 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, went 4th and kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 10, 7l behind Brilliant Vanguard (8-12) at Ripon 1m hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Lady Lydia (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 7 3/4l behind Hells Babe (9-4) at Doncaster 7f hcp fll (4) gf in Apr.
Let's Twist 17-2 (9-12) Restless in stalls, keen, led, headed 3f out, chased leader until ridden inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 14 3/4l behind Lady In Question (9-7) at Carlisle 7f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Quadriga (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, some late headway, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Caribbean Spring (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in May.
Seaview 8-1 (9-5) Dwelt, held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Kaeso (9-5) at Ripon 6f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Stolen Angel (IRE) 22-1 (8-13) Unruly and led to start, towards rear, some late headway, no threat, 10th of 13, 13 3/4l behind My Brother Mike (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Dark Illustrator 66-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, weakened over 2f out, tailed off, last of 12, 31 3/4l behind Shambra (9-6) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp (6) hvy in Sep.
Fidelma Moon (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, dist behind Billy Bond (8-7) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (5) hvy in Sep.
Giveitsomeginger 66-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 19 1/2l behind Ashwass (9-5) at Chepstow 7f mdn stks (5) sft in Sep.
Tranquil Tracy 33-1 (8-3) Dwelt, pulled hard in rear, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 8l behind Fleetfoot Jack (9-2) at Hamilton 1m hcp (6) sft in Aug.
