held up and keen, joined leaders over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, in rear, soon tracking leader, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
tracked leaders, led 5f out, ridden well over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
in rear, ridden along over 5f out, soon struggling
led early, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to chase winner entering final furlong, kept on
behind, ridden over 4f out, one pace
held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders well over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out
chased leaders, outpaced and reminders halfway, no impression after
soon led, headed 5f out, weakened over 3f out
This seller can go the way of Captain Nemo who is preferred to Regal Ovation and Lady Pickpocket. The selection looks to have a bit to prove at present so he is not a confident choice, but he can make his mark in this grade and the key to his chance should be the step-up in trip which seems sure to suit. Regal Ovation shaped with plenty of promise when upped in trip last time and he has given the impression that he needs a trip. He took a bit of a bump last time so he could be considered a little unlucky, and he may be worth another chance. Lady Pickpocket remains a maiden and in truth she has had plenty of chances, but she wasn't beaten far last time and if she sees out this longer trip she should be capable of getting competitive. Strathaird could prove best of the remainder, but for the winner we will stick with Captain Nemo
Alloro 22-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden and weakened 2f out, 8th of 16, 5l behind Croft (9-5) at Chepstow 1m sll (6) gf in Aug.
Captain Nemo (USA) 12-1 (8-7) Dwelt, always behind, 13th of 15, 16l behind Contemplation (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2f sll (6) frm.
Regal Ovation 20-1 (8-3) Keen, tracked leaders, not much room over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 12, 5l behind Adage (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcap (6) pol.
Strathaird (IRE) 50-1 (8-3) Always towards rear, 8th of 10, 12l behind Copernican (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Katesville (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 19th of 23, 6l behind Asafa (9-9) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 0-70 frm in Apr.
Kyrhena 100-1 (8-6) Behind, pushed along halfway, beaten when eased over 1f out, last of 15, well behind Contemplation (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2f sll (6) frm.
Lady Pickpocket 4-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, clear of trouble, chased winner inside final 2f, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Bridgewater Boys (9-10) at Windsor 1m 4f sll (5) sft in Aug.
Ocean of Champagne 25-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 16l behind Contemplation (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2f sll (6) frm.
Soylent Green 200-1 (8-12) Held up, never a factor, 7th of 8, 28l behind Velma Kelly (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
