chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, weakened over 3f out
held up mid-division, weakened 3f out
chased leading pair, ridden to challenge well over 1f out, every chance up until held last stride
held up, headway over 3f out, one pace
held up, weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, one pace
led for 5f remained with leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra
in touch, led over 2f out, soon under pressure and hard ridden, held on last stride
with leader, led 8f out, headed over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, in rear, never dangerous
Elite Land stayed on well when landing a similar contest under today's jockey at Catterick last time and has every chance of following up. However, a 3lb rise since then leaves Kevin Ryan's gelding with more to do and preference is for ZED CANDY, who gets the vote with Front Rank rated the pick of the remainder. The selection has performed well on the all-weather but translated that form back to turf when successful at Haydock earlier this month and off just a 3lb higher mark today, he looks worth another chance. Mark Brisbourne's runners in this grade always warrant respect and the consistent performer Sir Sandicliffe is no exception. He should again be thereabouts, while Mister Pete is better than he showed at Ripon last time and has to be considered on earlier form. Front Rank comes here fit and in form from hurdling and has to be respected back on the level but marginal preference in a trappy opener is for Zed Candy.
Hurricane Thomas (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, headway on outer over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 11l behind Boy Dancer (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Rudry World (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Held up, pushed along 4f out, soon struggling, 5th of 8, 15l behind Ragdollianna (9-11) at Warwick 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Bed Fellow (IRE) 66-1 (10-1) Towards rear on outer, never dangerous, last of 16, 41l behind Gulf Coast (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Elite Land 3-1fav (10-6) Prominent, led 2f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Catterick 1m 4f amt hcp (5) gs in Aug beating Kalasam (10-8) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Sir Sandicliffe (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Pushed along briefly leaving stalls, held up towards rear, ridden 4f out, never nearer, 5th of 13, 13l behind Swords (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Aug.
Coronado's Gold (USA) 14-1 (9-2) Towards rear, hampered over 5f out, not recover, 12th of 15, 29l behind Silver Seeker (8-2) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Zed Candy (FR) 12-1 (8-1) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on final furlong, won at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug beating Alonso de Guzman (9-0) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Front Rank (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Made all, kept on well, won at Hamilton 1m 5f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Jun beating Forrest Flyer (9-8) by 1l, 12 ran.
Mister Pete (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 36l behind Chiff Chaff (8-9) at Ripon 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Jane of Arc (FR) 4-1 (9-2) Tracked winner, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Astrodome (8-12) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Aug.
Asrar 66-1 (8-2) Slowly away, in rear, stayed on from over 2f out, nearest at finish, 3rd of 12, 17l behind Always Best (8-9) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.