pulled hard in rear, squeezed through on inside to chase winner over 1f out until weakened inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, tracked leader for 2f, stayed prominent, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong, not reached winner
led to 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
took keen hold, chased leaders, driven and weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression when hung right inside final 3f
prominent, chased leader after 2f, ridden to lead 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, driven out
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, every chance approaching 2f out, chased winner to over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
Nonrunner
A case can be made for Reballo and Fealeview Lady in this handicap, but Im Ova Ere Dad is in great form and can land the hat-trick. Don Cantillon's 4-year-old looks to have plenty in his favour today as he is in cracking form, he is a course and distance winner and he has a very good draw. He also looks to be improving with his racing and a combination of those factors mark him down as the one to beat. Reballo is an interesting runner as he is lightly-raced and he was denied a clear run when second behind Landucci here last time. He is also well drawn so he should go well. Fealeview Lady wasn't beaten far at Yarmouth last time and she is entitled to run her race. She looks banker each-way material as she is rarely out of the frame in her races. Reeling N' Rocking has not been done any favours by the draw so will need some luck in-running, a comment that would also apply to Kenmore. We are therefore happy to return to Im Ova Ere Dad who can continue his winning streak.
Im Ova Ere Dad (IRE) 10-3fav (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug beating The Grey One (8-13) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Reballo (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Held up, switched left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd last stride, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Landucci (9-5) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Aug.
Reeling N' Rocking (IRE) 9-2fav (9-9) Tracked leaders on inner, pushed along 3f out, weakened under pressure 2f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Divertimenti (9-8) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Tasweet (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders until weakened under 2f out, 9th of 12, 9l behind Annemasse (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Katiypour (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, pulled hard early, effort on outside over 3f out, never on terms, 7th of 10, 6l behind Recalcitrant (8-12) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) frm in Aug.
Polish World (USA) 10-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden 4f out, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 3l behind Lord of The Reins (8-9) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Fealeview Lady (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon hung left, headed near finish, 3rd of 8, nk behind Dancing Jest (8-6) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gf in Aug.
Exit Smiling 10-1 (9-11) Tracked leader far side, headway and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 2l behind Observatory Star (9-6) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Lawyers Choice 12-1 (9-2) In touch, driven along 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 7l behind Montrachet (9-6) at Windsor 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gs in Jul.
Doyles Lodge 7-1 (9-6) Always behind, 11th of 12, 23l behind Rowan River (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Gavarnie Beau (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Behind, pushed along over 2f out, never reached leaders, 8th of 14, 5l behind Landucci (9-5) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Aug.
Kenmore 9-1 (9-9) Held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 7th of 8, 2l behind Abbondanza (9-1) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
