tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly away, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
in rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden inside final furlong, one pace
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly away, mid-division, effort over 1f out, no headway
Kevin Ryan sent out last year's winner and DANCE ALONE looks to have every chance this time round. The latter was placed in soft ground on his debut and pushed Extortion all the way to the line when beaten only a neck at Hamilton last time. Nice Name should also figure having improved to take third on his latest start at Haydock but Explosive Power encounters soft going for the first time after making the frame at Pontefract. Times Legacy is out of a prolific dam and related to winning sprinters while fellow newcomer Ordinal is a brother to speedy two-year-old Midlander and preferred to Jersey Roy.
Captain Dion Equiano colt out of Bandanna.
Croft Ranger (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Behind, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on into 4th inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Mont Kiara (9-5) at Newcastle 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Sep.
Dance Alone 13-8fav (9-5) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, headway entering final furlong, soon switched right, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Extortion (9-5) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Sep.
Explosive Power (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Easy Code (9-5) at Pontefract 6f mdn stks (4) gd in Sep.
First Wheat Monsieur Bond gelding out of Ballet Fame.
Jersey Roy Major Cadeaux gelding out of Charlie Girl.
Nice Name (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind King Of Swing (9-0) at Haydock 6f mdn stks (5) sft in Sep.
Ordinal Shamardal colt out of Mille.
Regal Response (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Easy Code (9-5) at Pontefract 6f mdn stks (4) gd in Sep.
Reinforced 25-1 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along 3f out and outpaced, soon weakened, last of 11, 35 1/2l behind Yorkee Mo Sabee (9-5) at Pontefract 6f mdn stks (4) gd in Sep.
The Name's Paver 50-1 (8-0) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 18, 8 1/2l behind Donjuan Triumphant (9-3) at Ayr 6f (2) gd in Sep.
Times Legacy Cape Cross colt out of Simply Times.
Cosmic Dust 25-1 (8-12) Raced near side, chased group leader, led that group inside final furlong, no chance with main group, 7th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Show Palace (8-7) at Newcastle 5f (6) gs in Aug.
Foudroyer Deux Sakhee's Secret filly out of Lighted Way.
Molivias Gem 50-1 (9-0) Overall leader stand side until ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 13 1/2l behind Scrutineer (9-5) at Nottingham 6f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct.
Rokerby Hall 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, ridden along in rear, well beaten over 2f out, last of 8, 21 1/4l behind Melabi (9-5) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
