held up, headway approaching 3 out, went left and led 2 out, soon ridden, hung badly left running, all out
held up, ridden and one pace from 3 out
chased leader in clear 2nd, fell 4th
held up in 3rd, left 2nd at 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace
held up, headway after 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
held up, went 2nd at 7th, ridden to press winner approaching 2 out, every chance soon after last, kept on
led, soon clear, left well clear 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
The most competitive race on the card can go to Fire Ranger, with Yourman, Outside Investor and Lucky Do all expected to give a good account. Fire Ranger, like the others mentioned, has been in fine form of late and bids to follow up her fluent success in novice company at Newton Abbot at the end of August. She has been plying her trade mainly in selling company since returning from an injury and since teaming up with Richard Johnson has failed to run a bad race, so even off a mark of 98 she is expected to go close again. Yourman has been improving with each race and it was no surprise when he came good at Fontwell. However, his stamina gained him the day and this drop back in trip and rise in the ratings will not be a help as Martin Pipe bids to land this race for the second year running. Outside Investor did not beat much at Fontwell last time and has more on his plate here, while Lucky Do benefited from the McCoy magic at Newton Abbot on his last outing two months ago and does not make as much appeal this time. All in all, we like the look of Fire Ranger in the finale.
Yourman (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Mid-division, headway 8th, chasing leader when mistake 2 out, challenged after last, soon led, driven clear flat, won at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf in Sept beating September Moon (11-3) by 4l, 8 ran.
Noble Calling (FR) 12-1 (11-6) Held up rear, headway from 7th, ridden to lead approaching last, stayed on well, won at Exeter 2m 6f amt nov hdl (F) gf in Apr '04 beating Ilabon (11-10) by 8l, 12 ran.
Arm And A Leg (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Held up in mid-division, ridden 8th, soon weakened, tiring when mistake 3 out, 5th of 8, 26l behind Yourman (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf in Sept.
Outside Investor (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Held up rear, headway 7th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Fontwell 2m 4f clm hdl (F) gf in Sept beating Red Nose Lady (10-9) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Quintus (USA) 11-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 11th from 7 out, no impression under pressure from 4 out, 15th of 21, well behind Missed Trip (11-0) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-109 gf in Aug.
Fire Ranger 9-2 (10-12) Held up in touch, took closer order 5th, went 2nd after 3 out, ridden to lead approaching last, ran on well, won at N Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (D) gf in Aug beating Don And Gerry (10-3) by 5l, 8 ran.
Red Canyon (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Led, headed 3rd, ridden and weakened 4 out, 8th of 9, 34l behind Red Dahlia (10-9) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf in Sept.
Lucky Do (IRE) 7-2fav (11-2) Held up, steady headway after 4th, went 2nd after 3 out, led next, clear when pecked last, readily, won at N Abbot 2m 1f clm hdl (F) gs in Aug beating Sir Walter (10-5) by 4l, 15 ran.
