behind, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, kept on
slowly away, always behind
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway 1f out, soon ridden, kept on to lead post
tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, no extra and lost 2nd place towards finish
led, ridden over 1f out, soon hard pressed, kept on gamely, caught post
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
always towards rear
tracked leader, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
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Last year's winner was drawn on the wide outside though it was good going and soft conditions generally mean a low draw is more acceptable. That could rule out Cruise Tothelimit, who hasn't won for two years and has failed to take advantage of this mark in his last three starts. CAPTAIN SCOOBY is having his 168th start and attempting to win for the 16th time. He's best on ground with some give these days so conditions should be in his favour and he's well enough handicapped to go in again. The three-year-old Lady Wootton has never won, though she stumbled at the start last time while Shesnotforturning has shown nothing in four starts since landing a maiden over the track and trip last July. It's a year since Rock Canyon won but he's still higher in the ratings while Keene's Pointe appears to be suited by quicker ground.
Rock Canyon (IRE) 28-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 12th of 19, 7l behind Euxton (8-7) at Ayr 5f hcp (5) sft in Sep.
Captain Scooby 16-1 (9-4) Not much room start, towards rear, headway 3f out, nudged along over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Be Royale (9-7) at Pontefract 6f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Spirit Be With You (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, towards rear, 10th halfway, ridden 2f out and soon no impression, eased final furlong, 11th of 13, 24 1/2l behind Tithonus (10-3) at Cork 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Keene's Pointe 10-1 (11-1) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, never a factor, 11th of 12, 9 1/4l behind Caeser The Gaeser (10-9) at Carlisle 6f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Lady Wootton 10-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, clipped heels and stumbled after start, behind, headway on outside 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Bunce (9-6) at Ayr 5f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Shesnotforturning (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Outpaced in rear, never involved, last of 14, 17 1/4l behind Teetotal (10-1) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Spoken Words 14-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, one paced when hampered over 1f out, weakened, last of 12, 22 1/2l behind Twentysvnthlancers (9-8) at Carlisle 5f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Ay Up Audrey 25-1 (8-9) Taken to post early, dwelt, in rear when slipped badly just inside final 3f, soon eased, virtually pulled up, last of 7, dist behind The Lillster (8-3) at Catterick 6f stks (6) gf in Jul.
Cheeni 66-1 (8-5) In touch, brief effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Storm Trooper (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Mystical King 20-1 (8-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Thornaby Princess (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Cruise Tothelimit (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) With leader, ridden over 2f out, faded over 1f out, 9th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Gaelic Wizard (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
