mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon hard ridden and every chance, weakened close home
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, effort well over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway under pressure well over 1f out, nearest finish
held up mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon under pressure and weakened
led, strongly challenged and headed over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leader, ridden to challenged over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, behind, ran green and headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached winner
Top Weight MOUNT HADLEY is given the vote to follow up from his recent success at Beverley, while both Fastnet Storm and Red Jade are worth noting in the betting market. The selection has risen eight pounds in the weights since his latest success which will make life tougher for him. This does look like a good opportunity for him to follow up and with luck in running he will not be far away come the business end of the race. Fastnet Storm landed back to back victories at Ripon and Pontefract in June and caught the eye after finishing a good third to Emsay Crag at Chester last time out. He comes into the race in good order so warrants respect. Red Jade broke his maiden tag on his second attempt last year but has found life tough in handicaps ever since. He doesn¿t seem to be the best treated horse in the race and for that reason is worth treating with caution for the time being. Mount Hadley has the form behind him and looks the percentage call.
Mount Hadley (USA) 8-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, not clear run briefly 2f out, switched left, led over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to draw clear towards finish, won at Beverley 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug beating Desert Falls (9-1) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Lord Theo 25-1 (8-4) Mid-division, weakened over 3f out, 12th of 14, 37l behind Yes Mr President (8-9) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gs.
Angel Rock (IRE) 9-2fav (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1 out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 12, 6l behind Balcarce Nov (10-0) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Red Jade 9-2fav (9-10) Keen in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner 1f out, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Hollow Green (8-11) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
El Presidente (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) 3rd early, 4th and ridden halfway, soon weakened, 20th of 21, 29l behind Pollen (8-10) at Curragh 1m hcp (4yo+) sft in Mar.
Fastnet Storm (IRE) 9-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, headed over 2f out, strongly challenged throughout final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish, 3rd of 12, hd behind Embsay Crag (8-0) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Agilete 14-1 (9-8) Keen, mid-division, headway to go 3rd over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 7l behind Prince Of Johanne (9-5) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Clerk's Choice (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Behind, headway over 2f out, hard ridden and soon every chance, stayed on strongly well inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 12, shd behind Embsay Crag (8-0) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Sri Kuantan (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Tracked leader, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 43l behind Epsom Salts (11-5) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Cygnet 7-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, hard ridden entering final furlong, led well inside final furlong, all out, won at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct beating Union Island (9-3) by shd, 13 ran.
