pulled hard in mid-division, chased leaders 3f out, led narrowly over 1f out, hard pressed final furlong, asserted last strides
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly
mid-division, chased leaders 3f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
took keen hold in mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, unable to challenege and weakened over 1f out
in touch, tracked leader 6f out, led to over 1f out, one pace afterwards
held up towards rear, some headway 3f out, soon under pressure, no impression final 2f
behind, headway 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed lead over 1f out, every chance final furlong, no extra final strides
in rear, headway 3f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
led 1f, tracked leader after, effort 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong
Ti Adora is in great form at present and can pay to follow again over Virtue, Estrelle and Fairmile. Paul D'Arcy has had a quiet season in the main, but Ti Adora has certainly paid her way, having won each of her last three starts in good style. The daughter of Montjeu is quite highly-strung but her heart is in the right place, and her trainer believes that she is capable of landing a Listed event in time. With that in mind, a mark of 74 here does not appear too harsh, and she is taken to follow up an easy Wolverhampton success. Her main rival appears to be Virtue who is also on the upgrade at present, having won her last two outings, most recently at Beverley. Paul Hanagan wore the Queen's silks that day but Steve Drowne is back on board now and Roger Charlton's filly will have plenty of supporters. Estrelle has been a little frustrating to follow but so nearly came good when upped to 12 furlongs at Chester last time, and she will surely go one better before too long. Fairmile was just touched off at Sandown on his belated return last month, but was deemed to have suffered interference and was awarded the race after an appeal. He appreciated the step up in trip that day and may have more to come, but we have been impressed with Ti Adora so far and remain loyal to her now.
Fairmile 20-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden to chase winner, every chance when carried left just inside final furlong, ran on under pressure, just failed, 2nd of 15, shd behind South O'The Border (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Sept. Later awarded race.
Querido (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, weakening when hampered 2f out, 11th of 16, 15l behind Mikao (9-7) at Warwick 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Virtue 4-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Sept beating Spinning Coin (9-2) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
War At Sea (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Mid-division, pushed along 4f out, driven and stayed on final 2f, never nearer, 7th of 14, 6l behind Whirly Bird (9-2) at Newbury 1m 3f hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Estrelle (GER) 11-4 (8-9) Prominent, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 7, shd behind Umthoulah (8-9) at Chester 1m 4f mdn fll (5) gf in Aug.
Loch Quest (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) In touch, effort 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 4th of 7, 8l behind Top The Charts (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 4f stk 0-80 (4) gf in Sept.
Ti Adora (IRE) 4-1fav (9-6) Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, edged left over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, ran on well, won at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Sept beating Scott (9-7) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Linnet (GER) 6-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden 3f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Etching (8-6) at Warwick 1m 5f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
