led, ridden approaching 1f out, soon headed, kept on
slowly into stride, pushed along in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
prominent, led 1f out, kept on well
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leader, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression
held up mid-division, one pace final 2f
Conditions aren't a problem for top-weight Masked Dance however a better bet may be handicap newcomer STARRY MOUNT who may be fairly treated off a mark of 63. Andy Haynes brings his Observatory colt a long way north for this winnable opportunity and he has run two fair races when travelling up before. The drop back in trip on softer ground shouldn't hinder and a big run is anticipated. Masked Dance has been seen more in sellers and claimers in his career however he handles this ground well and although he looks high enough in the weights he cannot be ignored. Demonstrative was another beaten favourite last time out; this Elusive Quality colt should appreciate the return to the turf and if he handles the ground then he should go close. We'll Deal Again bounced back to form last time out and has two solid nursery runs to his name, Miami Gator has had 80 days off since his last outing, whilst blinkers may spark up Lady Lefroy but they will need to. Rescent should appreciate the return to seven furlongs and might run well at a price, however it is Starry Mount who is preferred.
Masked Dance (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Went left start, soon chased leaders, driven along over 2f out, wandered under pressure and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 7l behind Poppy N'penny (9-1) at Windsor 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Demonstrative (USA) 4-9fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, ridden and kept on final 2f, never near leaders, 4th of 9, 10l behind Tres Amigos (9-3) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs.
We'll Deal Again 9-2 (9-0) Reared start, held up, pushed along and headway over 2f out, kept on into 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Imjin River (9-7) at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Starry Mount 25-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on, never near leaders, 5th of 9, 7l behind Think Its All Over (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sep.
Miami Gator (IRE) 10-1 (7-13) Behind, outpaced halfway, never on terms, 6th of 7, 8l behind Bluie (9-0) at Hamilton 6f 2yo auc hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Lady Lefroy (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind Al Khimiya (8-4) at Kempton 1m 2yo clm stks (5) pol.
Rescent 12-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, never able to challenge, 6th of 12, 15l behind Beat The Rush (8-12) at Pontefract 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Ochilview Warrior (IRE) 100-1 (7-12) In touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure, chased winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Living It Large (9-7) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Lord's Seat 50-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 7, 16l behind Sands Of Dee (8-8) at Hamilton 6f 2yo clm (6) hvy in Aug.
Charity Fair 66-1 (8-7) Pushed along in rear, no impression from over 1f out, 4th of 6, 12l behind Tatiana Romanova (9-0) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo stks (5) gs.
Stanley Bridge 100-1 (8-10) Behind, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 34l behind Corsica (9-3) at Ayr 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd.
