slowly into stride, always behind
led, wide into straight, headed 3f out, lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, led 3f out, clear when ridden inside final 2f, hard pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra final 110 yards
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never able to challenge
held up behind, headway well over 1f out, soon ridden, went 2nd 1f out, stayed on to lead final 110 yards, going away towards finish
mid-division, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden inside final 2f, soon lost place, no impression from over 1f out
in touch on outside, lost place 4f out, no danger after
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced on outside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, some headway on inside 2f out, never threatened leaders, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders on inside, driven 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair final furlong
in rear, outpaced when switched outside over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on into 4th inside final furlong, no impression
never better than mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
VIGEE LE BRUN could hardly have won more easily at Ripon on Monday and a repeat performance from the Dark Angel filly would make her hard to beat, especially with David O'Meara having secured the services of the excellent Simon Walker. She faces similar conditions and is preferred to consistent course and distance winner Red Charmer and recent Newcastle scorer Billy Bond. The former, having a first run for his new yard, is preferred of the pair. The booking of Serena Brotherton for Make On Madam suggests connections mean business while the veteran Swiss Cross, facing the starter for the 129th time, and fairly-treated Arcane Dancer are also noted.
Dutch Artist (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, weakened over 4f out, 8th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Thornaby Nash (10-6) at Redcar 1m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Make On Madam (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 11 3/4l behind Dasheen (9-12) at Beverley 7f hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Vigee Le Brun (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) In touch, headway to chase clear leader over 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Ripon 1m hcp (6) gd in Aug beating Lily Ash (9-8) by 6l, 14 ran.
Billy Bond 11-2 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, held on gamely, won at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jul beating Little Jo (9-0) by hd, 9 ran.
Red Charmer (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, challenged over 1f out, led narrowly entering final furlong, headed last 50 yards, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Jacbequick (9-6) at Redcar 1m 2f stks (6) gs in Aug.
King Of The Celts (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Mid-division on outer, lost place over 2f out, soon behind, 10th of 11, dist behind Bogardus (9-11) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Dark Confidant (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Island Song (9-2) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Mr Cool Cash 14-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Naples Bay (9-11) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Swiss Cross 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden inside final 2f, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, edged left and went 2nd towards finish, not quite reach winner, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Archie (10-7) at Brighton 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Wasm 33-1 (9-2) Close up,ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 7 3/4l behind Lucky Violet (8-11) at Ayr 1m hcp (6) gd in Jul.
John Caesar (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Ana Lichious (10-0) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Arcane Dancer (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Dwelt in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Vigee Le Brun (9-12) at Ripon 1m hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Graceful Act 33-1 (10-2) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Thornaby Nash (10-6) at Redcar 1m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Zarkavon 40-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon lost place, 10th of 11, 20 1/4l behind Ascot Week (9-4) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jul.
