chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon faded
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, weakened and eased over 1f out, soon pulled up
chased leaders, pushed along and weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
made all, pushed along over 1f out, stayed on strongly
in rear, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
prominent and keen, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
It's difficult to know what to make of Visitant, who beat a poor field of maidens at Newcastle in August, though at least he isn't overburdened. Sister Dude hadn't shown much before landing a similar handicap on soft ground at Ayr so she may have more to offer but Minminwin's victory came over an extended 5f at Bath and she hasn't run well over this trip. Kevin Ryan has done very well to get a couple of races out of ENJOY LIFE, who was originally with Godolphin. She's no world-beater but a 4lb rise for her victory over the course and distance last month doesn't look enough to stop another big run so she gets the nod.
Silhuette (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 4f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Ballesteros (9-6) at Catterick 6f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Mustique (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, driven over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Totally Magic (8-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp fll (5) pol in Oct.
Forever A Lady (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 20 1/4l behind Lincoln Rocks (9-3) at Musselburgh 1m hcp fll (3) gd in Sep.
Specialv (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Slow to break, held up, headway 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 7th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Honeysuckle Lil (8-9) at Hamilton 6f hcp fll (3) hvy in Sep.
Desert Ruler 12-1 (9-1) In rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 7th of 12, 6 1/4l behind King of Naples (9-3) at Doncaster 7f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
English Hero 25-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 17, 5 1/4l behind My Dad Syd (8-8) at Newbury 7f hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Donnelly's Rainbow (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Sister Dude (8-8) at Ayr 7f hcp (5) sft in Sep.
Flinty Fell (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, in touch near side, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 11 1/2l behind Totally Magic (8-10) at Newcastle 1m hcp fll (5) pol in Sep.
Essenaitch (IRE) 11-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Dark Devil (9-2) at Goodwood 1m hcp stks (4) gd in Oct.
Crystallographer (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 14 1/4l behind Cape Crystal (9-1) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Sep.
Sister Dude 12-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, just held on, won at Ayr 7f hcp (5) sft in Sep beating Fire And Passion (9-2) by nk, 13 ran.
Visitant 12-1 (9-5) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Aug beating Secret Dreamer (9-10) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Enjoy Life (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Always prominent, led 3f out, ridden when hard pressed inside final 2f, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, held on, won at Redcar 7f hcp (5) gs in Oct beating Someone Exciting (8-6) by nk, 11 ran.
Minminwin (IRE) 28-1 (8-0) In rear, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Summer Chorus (9-0) at Newmarket 6f hcp fll (2) gf in Oct.
Kirkham 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, tracked leaders over 3f out, effort over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase front pair inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Gun Case (9-4) at Redcar 7f hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Anna Barkova (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) In touch, weakened 2f out, last of 9, 27 3/4l behind Red Box (9-0) at Carlisle 6f mdn fll stks (5) gd in Jun.
