held up in close 5th, closer in 4th after 6th, 2nd 2 out, led last, ridden and clear when hung left run-in, stayed on well
chased leading pair, 2nd from 5th until pushed along before 3 out, 2nd again 3 out, challenged next, every chance last, ridden and one pace run-in
led, pushed along before 3 out, ridden after next, headed last, no extra in 3rd run-in
tracked leading trio, closer in 3rd at 6th, 2nd and every chance when lost 2nd 3 out, weakened next
chased leader, jumped big 1st, jumped slowly next, lost 2nd 5th, behind after 6th, tailed off and pulled up after 8th
NonRunner
Though her stable may not be in the best of form, POETIC LADY has every chance of completing the hat-trick as she looks progressive and James King’s 5lb claim reduces a further 9lb rise in the ratings. On Demand can be tough to peg back if allowed an easy lead and the going and tight track will aid her cause but Miss Mobot needs some help from the handicapper and Still Believing has gone up 6lb since winning at Uttoxeter in July. It’s no surprise to see Miss Spent back over hurdles as she didn’t take to fences at Huntingdon but she may struggle in this company.
Still Believing (IRE) 7-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 6th of 7, 15 1/2l behind Hawridge Flyer (9-4) at Ffos Las 1m 4f mdn stks (5) hvy in Aug.
Miss Mobot 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, effort 4 out, ridden after next, weakened before 2 out, 3rd of 4, 30l behind Welsh Bard (10-6) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
On Demand 10-1 (10-3) Led, clear 3rd, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Midnight Tour (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp lst (1) gd in Apr.
Poetic Lady (IRE) 10-3fav (11-7) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders 2 out, challenged last, ridden to lead flat, kept on, won at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) gd in Sep beating Kentford Heiress (11-9) by 4l, 8 ran.
Over The Air 7-1 (11-12) Towards rear on outside, not much room 3rd, struggling 6th, well behind 3 out, 7th of 10, 23 1/2l behind Bobble Emerald (11-12) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Miss Spent (IRE) 9-2 (11-3) Held up in 4th, slight stumble 2nd, mistake 5th, blundered and weakened 10th, behind and pulled up before the last, at Huntingdon 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.