mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, driven 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
behind, ridden 4f out, never on terms
behind, ridden 4f out, stayed on well final 2f
made most, ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, ridden, lost place 3f out, no impression final 2f
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, stayed on final 2f
prominent, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
FIREBET can win again at the expense of Lakeman and Pride of Kings. The selection has already posted wins at Carlisle and Chester from his three outings this season and is only four pounds higher in the weights since the last win. He looks progressive and with conditions to suit once again he is given the vote to get his head in front. Lakeman scored at York back in July and has since run with credit in defeat. He never seems to run a bad race and can once again be n the shake up come the business end. Pride of Kings is five pound higher since winning over course and distance last time out. He is tough and genuine so is another to add to the short list, but for the winner we return to Firebet.
Firebet (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Chester 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Sept beating Lakeman (8-10) by a hd, 6 ran.
Inheritor (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Prominent stands' side, ridden 2f out, driven and soon beaten, 11th of 16, 14l behind Ballantrae (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Sept.
Lakeman (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, 2nd 2f out, led over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 6, hd behind Firebet (9-1) at Chester 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Sept.
Richo 6-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f, driven to challenege, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Sampower Rose (8-0) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sept.
Ubi Ace 6-4fav (8-11) Made all, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on well final furlong, won at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) sft in Sept beating Sgt Roberts (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Woolston Ferry (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind Sampower Rose (8-0) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sept.
Fitzolini 9-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Firebet (9-1) at Chester 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Sept.
Pride of Kings 6-1 (8-11) With leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden and hard pressed, headed narrowly inside final furlong, rallied to lead again near finish, won at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Rapid Release (9-7) by a ns, 8 ran.
Nchike 9-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 7f 2yo sll (6) sft in Sept beating Digit (8-7) by a shd, 12 ran.
Digger Derek (IRE) 9-2 (8-2) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Sampower Rose (8-0) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sept.
Yokozuna 25-1 (9-2) In touch, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out, 9th of 20, 11l behind Bounty Reef (8-10) at Redcar 1m 2yo hcp (6) gs in Sept.
Red Max (IRE) 28-1 (8-1) Mid-division, ridden over 3f, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Sampower Rose (8-0) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sept.
