held up, ridden halfway, kept on, never a factor
raced wide, held up in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, no impression after
close up, ridden halfway, chased winner over 1f out, kept on, no impression on winner
held up, pushed along 4f out, behind from over 2f out
soon pushed along in rear, never a factor
tracked leader, ridden to lead 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, outpaced and behind, ridden halfway, kept on, never a factor
with leaders 2f, taken back to track leaders after, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on comfortably
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out
A good contest where Ingleby Arch should go very well but might not get home and preference is for NIGHTJAR. Kevin Ryan's colt goes very well here, having enjoyed four of his five career wins at the track, three of which have been over this trip. He is 6lbs better off with Ingleby Arch for being beaten by one-and-a-quarter lengths over 6f here last time, and over this trip he can make the most of that. David Barron's charge would still be considered if this were again over 6f, but despite his pedigree he doesn't appear to get home over 7f, and so we are taking him on. Imprimis Tagula loves it here, but while he is likely to be competitive in the race itself, his mark is plenty high enough and he does his best work over 6f. Snow Bay just got home in front here over a mile last time, but the drop in trip should not inconvenience, and it is more likely that the penalty will do. Eisteddfod stays this far and has soft ground turf wins to his name, suggesting that he might appreciate this slower surface, and as the best horse in the race on official figures he will be tough to beat, but Nightjar is suggested for today.
Eisteddfod 10-1 (9-3) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Ancien Regime (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 3yo stks (2) pol in Aug.
Nightjar (USA) 11-2 (9-5) Pushed along mid-division, headway and switched right over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Ingleby Arch (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs in Oct.
Ingleby Arch (USA) 11-4 (8-11) Disputed lead until led 2f out, soon ridden, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Felday (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs.
Appalachian Trail (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2 f out, headway and edged right approaching final furlong, driven and ran on to snatch 3rd post, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Without A Prayer (9-4) at Kempton 1m listed stks (1) pol in Nov.
My Gacho (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders 4f, 16th of 20, 14l behind Kaldoun Kingdom (8-13) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Flowing Cape (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 6, 7l behind Felday (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs.
Indian Skipper (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, improved to 4th at halfway, ridden to chase leading pair over 2f out, driven and kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Salerosa (9-5) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Imprimis Tagula (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway between horses inside final 2f, kept on into 2nd inside final furlong, never any chance with easy winner, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Seek The Fair Land (8-10) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Snow Bay 10-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, challenged from over 1f out, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs beating Miss Glitters (9-1) by nk, 11 ran.
