mid-division far side, going well tracking leader 2f out, took it up narrowly final furlong, soon headed and kept on same pace thereafter
held up near side, pushed along 3f out, headway from off pace approaching final furlong, staying on well when short of room 100 yards out, ran on again close home
held up, pushed along off pace over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong when short of room and bumped into rival, no chance thereafter
handy near side, not quicken 2f out, weakened rapidly approaching final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, could not go pace of leaders final furlong, plugged on into 4th
in rear, headway going well between horses 2f out, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, went clear final 100 yards, comfortably
mid-division near side, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
prominent far side, took clear lead 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
mid-division, pushed along and struggling 3f out, plugged on over 1f out
led in center, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened rapidly thereafter
EMERALD LADY improved for the longer trip at Ffos Las and returned an easy winner. She’s due to be raised 9lb for that success but only carries a 6lb penalty so another bold bid is expected. Crocodile Power is fitted with cheekpieces after going close at Ayr while Reclaim Victory has won over a longer trip here and Inexplicable scored off today’s mark at Wolverhampton at the start of the year.
Crocodile Power (IRE) 11-5fav (9-5) Chased leaders, not much room over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on, always held by winner, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Ben Asker (9-3) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Reclaim Victory (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Keen in midfield, ridden and headway on inside over 2f out, faded final furlong, 6th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Willing To Please (10-8) at Carlisle 1m hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Western Melody (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Handy, pushed along well over 1f out, kept on until faded well inside last, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Albeseeingyer (8-12) at Carlisle 7f mdn hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Emerald Lady (IRE) 3-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, took it up going well 2f out, bounded clear final furlong, readily, won at Ffos Las 7f hcp (6) gd in Aug beating Whistledown (9-9) by 6 1/2l, 6 ran.
Inexplicable (IRE) 17-2 (9-7) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Bora Bora (10-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Mr Trevor (IRE) 11-4 (9-8) Tracked front pair, ridden over 1f out, gradually weakened, 4th of 6, 3 3/4l behind Rain Cap (9-6) at Catterick 6f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Decontracte 80-1 (9-7) Went left leaving stalls, midfield, nudged along 3f out, made no impression, 7th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Finbar's Lad (9-5) at Redcar 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.
Embla 11-2 (9-0) In rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on steadily inside last, never on terms, 5th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Lincoln Pride (9-3) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Miss Connaisseur 20-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 17 1/4l behind Maylah (9-9) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (6) pol in Aug.
Rambling Prince 125-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 32 3/4l behind Gypsy Whisper (9-12) at Doncaster 1m hcp (6) gf in Jul.
