towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, not reached leaders
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced halfway, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, no impression
made most over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind until ridden and kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no impression
disputed lead, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
dwelt, raced keenly and soon in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, held on well final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
raced keenly in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong
behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
held up mid-division, driven over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Plenty of in-form contenders here and the nomination goes to Mandurah ahead of Rainbow Fox and Distant Sun. Dandy Nicholls has his stable in good form and his Mandurah, a son of the smart Tagula, comes here on the back of a series of consistent efforts. His second last time out was a good effort and assuming that no more rain comes, then he could be capable of getting his head back in front. Cha Cha Cha is unexposed and has shown a good level of form on rain-softened ground. He has been given a break since his last outing, but if he returns fit and raring to go then he must be a force to be reckoned with. Distant Sun is a dual course and distance winner and effective on any ground he will not mind which way the weather goes. Bussel is consistent but his wins so far have come on an artificial surface, whilst Poppy's Rose drops in trip but has shown a debatable attitude in the past. At a price Farefield Lodge could go well, however Mandurah is fancied to resume winning ways.
Kerry's Dream 66-1 (9-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 15, 5l behind Glasshoughton (9-7) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Distant Sun (USA) 3-1jt-fav (9-7) In touch, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, led final furlong, kept on well, won at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Aug beating Orotund (8-5) by 4l, 10 ran.
Cha Cha Cha 7-2 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and effort 3f out, every chance 2f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Mason Ette (9-2) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in May.
Mandurah (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Chased winner, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Nomoreblondes (8-12) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Rainbow Fox 4-1 (8-7) Keen, chased leaders, ridden and slightly outpaced halfway, kept on from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 7l behind Everymanforhimself (9-4) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Bussel (USA) 8-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Norisan (9-9) at Newmarket 7f 3yo clm (5) sft in Aug.
Farefield Lodge (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Mid-division, effort when not clear run 2f out, kept on, 4th of 14, 4l behind Jimmy Styles (9-5) at Newbury 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Equuleus Pictor 12-1 (8-10) Towards rear, never a danger, 11th of 14, 17l behind Jimmy Styles (9-5) at Newbury 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Feelin Foxy 14-1 (8-12) Slowly away, soon in touch, one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 6l behind Zahour Al Yasmeen (8-11) at York 5f 3yo app hcp (5) gf.
Prospect Place 9-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 9l behind Ellens Academy (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Poppy's Rose 33-1 (8-12) Held up on outer, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Sands of Barra (8-10) at Ayr 7f hcap (5) gs.
Lafontaine Bleu 20-1 (8-12) Behind, pushed along halfway, soon beaten, 13th of 14, 8l behind Social Rhythm (9-1) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Triple Shadow 13-2 (8-9) Dwelt, held up behind, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 10l behind Greek Secret (8-8) at Redcar 6f app hcp (5) frm.
