outpaced in rear, never dangerous
always prominent, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on well
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never able to challenge
mid-division, ridden halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, under pressure halfway, soon no impression
in touch, effort over 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
in touch, effort over 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders, weakened halfway
always behind
tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, pushed along before halfway, weakened over 1f out
outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, lost place halfway, eased over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
in touch, effort over 1f out, soon lost place
mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, faded final furlong
led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Most of these have an official handicap mark with Anticipated just coming out best at the weights. He's well enough drawn in the centre and should be in the shake-up. Trading Profit couldn't manage the step up to Group 2 company at Newbury after his Windsor victory but was by no means disgraced. Tim Easterby won this last year and will be hopeful of a big run from Ventura Mist, who has been competing at a high level and wasn't beaten far in a Group 3 at Ayr last time. Azagal has the best form of those from the yard but a low draw will probably put paid to her chances. Deeds Not Words has plenty to do after his three nursery victories though he's well drawn as is EMIRATES FLYER. The latter hasn't had much experience but chased home the very impressive Kingman over an extra furlong at Sandown and won't have anything of that winner's calibre to trouble him here. Ireland have never won this but David Marnane's Celtic Man is just the type of tough individual who can go well in first-time blinkers.
Deeds Not Words (IRE) 5-2fav (8-12) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Sep beating Urban Dreamer (8-4) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Emirates Flyer 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, lost 2nd 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to 2nd final strides, no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 2l behind Kingman (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Aug.
Morning Post 100-1 (9-2) In touch, headway going well to chase leaders 3f out, led over 1f out, hung badly left to far rail inside final furlong, stayed on well, driven out, won at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gs in Sep beating Azagal (8-4) by 1/2l, 21 ran.
Ben Hall (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Led in centre, pushed along 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, eased when no chance inside final furlong, 10th of 21, 11l behind Morning Post (9-2) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gs in Sep.
Celtic Man (IRE) 5-2fav (9-7) Disputed lead, ridden and headed 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Persian Caliph (8-13) at Dundalk 5f 2yo hcp pol in Sep.
Anticipated (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Held up in rear in steadily run race, stayed on inside final furlong, no chance, 6th of 7, 2l behind Supplicant (9-1) at Newbury 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) sft in Sep.
Lincoln (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, clear over 1f out, kept on well, won at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sep beating Art Obsession (9-5) by 2 3/4l, 13 ran.
Red Pike (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed, stayed on, 2nd of 9, hd behind Focusofourthoughts (9-5) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sep.
The Hooded Claw (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, challenged and every chance inside final furlong, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind King Of Macedon (9-5) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sep.
Trading Profit 16-1 (9-1) Steadied start, took keen hold and held up in last pair, driven and no impression over 1f out, last of 7, 2 3/4l behind Supplicant (9-1) at Newbury 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) sft in Sep.
Viva Verglas (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no threat, 9th of 19, 6l behind Haikbidiac (8-11) at York 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Aug.
Comino (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) With leader, led over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, kept on, pushed out, won at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Sep beating Lincoln (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Foxy Clarets (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway and switched left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 5l behind Black Treacle (9-1) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Mecca's Angel (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) With leader, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on and held near finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Hurryupharriet (8-12) at Ayr 5f Listed stks 2yo (1) sft in Sep.
See The Sun 15-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, stayed on, won at Thirsk 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sep beating Searchlight (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Urban Dreamer (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Slight lead on near side rail, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Deeds Not Words (8-12) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Atlantic Affair (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 12l behind Aqlaam Vision (8-8) at Doncaster 6f 2yo fll hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Ventura Mist 20-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and every chance final furlong, just held in 3rd near finish, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Coral Mist (8-12) at Ayr 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) gs in Sep.
Muspelheim 18-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 8th of 11, 9l behind Deeds Not Words (8-12) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Sep.
One Boy (IRE) 5-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Deeds Not Words (8-12) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Azagal (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Switched towards stands side rail after 1f, behind, not clear run and switched left over 2f out, driven and some headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 6l behind Coral Mist (8-12) at Ayr 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) gs in Sep.
Omaha Gold (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Made all, driven clear over 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Sep beating Shared Equity (9-5) by 5l, 8 ran.
Lexington Rose 8-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Deeds Not Words (8-12) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Sep.
