tracked leaders, ridden over 2 f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2 f out, no impression
towards rear, good headway to track leaders halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
made all, ridden over 1 f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
prominent, ridden halfway, soon beaten and eased final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2 f out, one pace
prominent, ridden over 2 f out, challenged winner final furlong, just failed
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden 2f out, soon switched right and headway, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, soon outpaced and always behind
Provided the effect of the visor is not vastly reduced here, TODBER can probably follow up her recent Kempton win, with Royal Degree and Ingleby Star others for the short list. The selection showed glimpses of form in the first half dozen runs of her career and then came good when dropped to the minimum trip for the first time at the Sunbury track. Although it wasn't a hot race, this isn't too warm either, and the manner of her win suggested that she is on a good mark here for the follow-up bid. Ingleby Star is a course-and-distance scorer who acts on any ground with good in the description, so this should be spot on. A 6lb penalty for winning at Redcar last time looks tough enough to deal with and we will just oppose. Royal Degree has been knocking on the door to success but not yet managed to get a hoof through it. He wasn't far away on soft ground at Beverley last time and from a 2lb lower mark on ground that should not inconvenience he won't be far away. Forest Star was beaten from her current mark last time and is not certain to be suited by the drop to this trip, and Handsinthemist has plenty to find with the selection on their recent running, so for that selection we return to Todber.
Ingleby Star (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) Went right start, close up, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on and edged left inside final furlong, won at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs beating Wicked Wilma (8-5) by a nk, 18 ran.
Dalarossie 7-1 (9-7) Close up until weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Andrasta (7-11) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Royal Degree 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind First Swallow (9-3) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) sft in Aug.
Todber 15-2 (8-12) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, pushed along and ran on well final furlong, won at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol beating Stoneacre Pat (8-13) by 3l, 10 ran.
Andrasta 14-1 (8-0) Held up in touch, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Chosen One (8-11) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (5) sft.
Mystickhill (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) 4th of 11, 7l behind Wreningham (9-3) at Great Leighs 5f mdn aut stk (6) std.
Forrest Star 3-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, not pace of winner final furlong, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Earlsmedic (9-3) at Hamilton 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Aug.
Tanley 5-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden halfway, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 5l behind Todber (8-12) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Handsinthemist (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Chased winner to 3f out, stayed prominent, driven 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Todber (8-12) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Stoneacre Chris (USA) 5-2fav (8-9) Pressed leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 7l behind Pride of Northcare (9-1) at Lingfield 5f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Rascasse 50-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, towards rear, soon outpaced, 8th of 10, 5l behind Chosen One (8-11) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (5) sft.
Socceroo 4-1fav (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 15, 7l behind Metal Guru (9-6) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Paint Stripper 12-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 36l behind Casino Night (8-11) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gs.
