chased leaders in chasing group, took closer order 4 out, hit next, ridden to challenge next, led before last, ran on well
mid-division in chasing group, weakened 4 out
led, soon 30 lengths clear, hit 6th, headed after 2 out, no extra closing stages
tracked clear leader, took closer order 4 out, effort after next, soon outpaced, kept on under pressure to take 2nd towards finish
mid-division in chasing group, weakened 5th, soon struggling in rear, tailed off 7th, behind when pulled up 5 out
held up in rear, weakened 5 out
held up in rear, headway halfway, chased leaders 4 out, weakened before 2 out
in touch in chasing group, weakened 4 out
Mullaghboy was second over track and trip earlier this month but this looks a more competitive affair. Stay In Touch makes more appeal than stable companion Danceintothelight but is now 0-10 over hurdles. This is a new trip for Vive Le Roi but he’s run well at Uttoxeter the last twice and James Nixon takes off 7lb. SILK RUN (NAP) bolted up in a mares’ maiden over 2m4f here last time. She’s been raised 5lb but Richard Johnson keeps the partnership intact and there is a good chance she’ll improve again now she’s got her head in front.
Silk Run (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Tracked leader, challenged 4 out, led before diving at 2 out, clear last, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Bangor 2m 4f mdn (5) gd in Aug beating Cosette (11-0) by 10l, 8 ran.
Stay In Touch (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Led until 2nd, not fluent and reminder 4th, not fluent next, soon led again, headed before 2 out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 10, 13l behind Judge Earle (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Danceintothelight 12-1 (11-2) Led, clear before 2nd until after 6th, headed before 3 out, 3rd and weakening approaching last, 3rd of 7, 19 1/2l behind Captain Peacock (11-3) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Vive Le Roi (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Led until not fluent 4 out, led 3 out, driven after 2 out, headed flat, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind First Quest (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Chosen Tribe (IRE) 11-10fav (12-0) (tt) led til hdd last; one pce flat, 2nd of 3, 2 1/2l behind Milzipa (12-0) at Dingley 3m mdn gd in Jun.
Gold Chain (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Led before 2nd, headed 3rd, led 4th, headed next, ridden 6th, weakened before 2 out, last of 7, 24 3/4l behind Politeness (11-3) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Mullaghboy (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, led 2 out, headed last, no impression on winner flat, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Outrageous Romana (10-10) at Bangor 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Cruachan (IRE) 50-1 (10-10) Mid-division, pushed along and weakened after 6th, towards rear and no chance after, 8th of 12, dist behind Kuiper Belt (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
