in touch, headway and edged left 2f out, chasing leaders when hampered over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
slight lead until halfway, hung left and weakened from 2f out
held up off the pace, headway over 2f out, chasing leaders when switched left over 1f out, ran on under pressure to lead post
chased leaders, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, led halfway, kept slight advantage until headed entering final furlong, weakened final 100 yards
behind, headway and hung left over 2f out, continued to hang left and kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders far side, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
soon pushed along off the pace towards rear, never a factor
held up off the pace and behind, headway on stands side over 2f out, chasing leaders when riden and edged left over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on, caught post
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened soon after
chased leaders far side, driven to challenge 2f out, disputing lead throughout final furlong, just held close home
started slowly and went badly left start, outpaced and always rear
A very competitive nursery to open the card and the suggestion is ALBEN STAR. Richard Fahey's charge was a debut scorer before showing a good attitude to hold off all comers at Ayr over this trip. Soft ground is likely to suit and he sets the standard. Lady Paris is already proven in these conditions after success over this distance at Haydock last time. Indian Ballad acts on the ground and represents a stable in decent form. He seemed to find more for the return to this trip last time and is not ruled out from 7lb higher. Meandmyshadow would be interesting if backed, now slipping in the weights. Watts Up Son is a potential improver now stepped up in trip on only his second nursery start.
Alben Star (IRE) Evensfav (9-0) Chased leaders on outer, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden and under pressure, held on towards finish, won at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Sep beating Drawing Board (9-7) by nk, 12 ran.
Serena's Pride 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 14l behind Alben Star (9-0) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Sep.
Boundaries 5-2fav (8-8) Dwelt, made virtually all, driven clear over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, won at Chester 5f 2yo hcp (2) gs in Sep beating Crimson Knot (8-6) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
Indian Ballad (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Chased leader going well, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well, won at Bath 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sep beating Diamond Vine (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Valerius Maximus 9-2 (9-3) With leader, driven to lead 2f out, ridden 1f out, ran on well final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Sep beating L'astre De Choisir (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Watts Up Son 9-2 (9-5) Led to over 3f out, regained lead over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Newcastle 5f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug beating Bellemere (9-4) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Lady Paris (IRE) 7-4fav (9-0) Made all, ridden and challenged over 1f out, held on well last 100 yards, won at Haydock 6f 2yo fll mdn (5) sft in Sep beating Piece Of Mind (9-0) by 2l, 7 ran.
Thirteen Shivers 11-2 (8-8) Behind, outpaced when hung right over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 10, 8l behind Earl Wild (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sep.
Meandmyshadow 12-1 (8-5) Towards rear, driven and outpaced over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 8, 8l behind Foghorn Leghorn (9-2) at Chester 5f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Sep.
Two Feet Of Snow (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Dwelt behind, headway on inside over 1f out, switched right and stayed on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Second Encore (8-11) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo sell stks (6) pol.
Breezolini 9-2 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Sep beating Norton Girl (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Fleet Captain 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, soon one pace, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Reason To Believe (8-6) at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sep.
Maggie Mey (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) With leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on to press winner inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Black Annis Bower (8-2) at Newcastle 6f 2yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Sep.
Hortensis 8-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, hard ridden and effort over 1f out, never able to challenge, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Nine Before Ten (8-12) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
