tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead towards finish (no time taken)
tracked leader, led after 2f, ridden over 1f out, soon hard pressed, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish
led 2f, tracked leader, ridden and lost place over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden and effort to chase leaders on inside, over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, faded towards finish
dwelt, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
behind, outpaced 2f out, ridden when edged left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
mid-division on outside, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on on outer final furlong, never reached leaders
close up on outside, lost place 2f out, weakened 1f out
JOYOUSLY has been suffering in handicaps since winning a novices' contest at Chepstow in June, but the drop into this grade and application of headgear means that she makes plenty of appeal at these weights. The consistent Hortensia is stepped up to this trip for the first time, after both her career wins have come over 6f. She acts well here and goes well in this grade, so she is a danger. Takeaway is weighted to get very competitive and ran well when dropping into a claimer here last time, while Areopagitica went close at Windsor in a seller last time and is interesting with potential improvement to come. Joyously gets the verdict.
Takeaway 3-1 (9-12) With leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Malice Or Mischief (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo clm stks (6) pol.
Hortensia (IRE) 13-8fav (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Bilko Pak (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo clm stks (5) pol.
Water Ice 7-1 (9-7) Chased leader, ridden 3f out, headway when carried right over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 5l behind Dew Reward (7-12) at Bath 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Beating Harmony 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, hung left and weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 17, 12l behind Diamond Penny (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
Scommettitrice (IRE) 17-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 8l behind Johnny Hancocks (8-2) at Ffos Las 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Generale (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and lost place over 3f out, last of 11, 16l behind Malice Or Mischief (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo clm stks (6) pol.
Joyously 22-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 6, 17l behind Cometh (8-2) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Gypsy Legend (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up in 6th, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced final 2f, 8th of 10, 13l behind Masaraat (9-0) at Bath 1m 2yo flls mdn auc stks (5) gd in Aug.
Antipas (IRE) 28-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon hard ridden, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 18l behind Mary Boyle (8-1) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gd in Aug.
Areopagitica 12-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out to chase leaders 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, challenged and edged left inside final furlong, always just held, 2nd of 11, nk behind Rather Cool (8-7) at Windsor 1m 2yo sll (6) gs in Aug.
Never Can Stop 10-3fav (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, hampered and lost place inside final furlong, 10th of 17, 7l behind One Cool Bex (9-1) at Beverley 5f 2yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Somebody Loves You 50-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced, never dangerous, last of 10, 25l behind Perignon (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
