behind, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out
in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on to lead last 50 yards
led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader and keen, led just over 2f out, soon ridden, hung left inside final furlong, headed last 50 yards, kept on
held up, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish
mid-division, headway on outer over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Buy On The Red, Farefield Lodge and Cornus form the shortlist in a competitive opener and the vote is given to Buy On The Red. The selection has been in really good form of late and he can gain his reward for a string of consistent efforts. He was a close second behind For Life at Brighton last time and with ground conditions to suit here he can get his head in front. Farefield Lodge was a beaten favourite at Hamilton last time but he still ran well from a wide draw and he has won here before for today's pilot Kevin Darley. Cornus was a fair fourth behind Bobby Rose over this course and distance last time but the handicapper may have his measure at present and it looks like he could have to settle for a minor role today. Ryedane arrives here in good form and he has his optimum conditions so he is another that could go well. However, for the winner we will stick with Buy On The Red.
Romany Nights (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, always behind, 16th of 18, 9l behind Don Pele (9-6) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Sept.
Tipsy Prince 33-1 (8-13) Started slowly, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 8th of 14, 7l behind Nouveau (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Farefield Lodge (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Disputed lead, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Feelin Foxy (8-10) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Sept.
Cornus 9-2fav (9-3) Held up, ridden and headway when not much room over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Bobby Rose (9-5) at Nottingham 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Johnston's Diamond (IRE) 22-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 27l behind Double Carpet (8-5) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Steel Blue 7-2jt-fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Cornus (8-5) at Thirsk 6f hcap (5) gf in Sept.
Dualagi 14-1 (8-12) Squeezed out start, held up, hung right and headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 1f out, last of 7, 5l behind Ocean Blaze (8-10) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Hollow Jo 12-1 (9-4) In touch, lost place halfway, 9th of 13, 9l behind Ryedane (8-9) at W'hampton 6f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Equuleus Pictor 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 13, 3l behind Feelin Foxy (8-10) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Sept.
After The Show 11-1 (9-3) Towards rear, effort and headway over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Ryedane (8-9) at W'hampton 6f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Gilded Cove 10-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up, badly hampered over 1f out, not recover, 11th of 12, 8l behind Napoleon Dynamite (9-3) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sept.
Russian Rocket (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Soon chasing leaders on outside, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 3l behind Quality Street (9-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul.
Buy On The Red 9-2 (9-6) Prominent, chased winner 2f out, closed inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind For Life (9-0) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sept.
Briannsta (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 13l behind Tamino (9-4) at Salisbury 6f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Ryedane (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) With leader, led 4f out until 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Desert Master (9-6) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sept.
Gleaming Spirit (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, soon eased, last of 19, 19l behind Charles Parnell (9-3) at Ayr 5f hcap (5) gs in Sept.
Inka Dancer (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Dwelt and soon chasing far side leader, driven and effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Paddywack (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Sept.
