towards rear, headway over 2f out, not much room well over 1f out, soon switched left, kept on to take 2nd towards finish
made all, ridden over 1f out, edged left towards finish, held on well
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear and keen, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, raced alone far side from over 2f out, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
towards rear and outpaced, headway well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
chased winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on and lost 2nd towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, no impression from over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear and outpaced, some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, soon eased
mid-division, weakened over 3f out, tailed off over 2f out
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, switched left and some headway over 1f out, no impression
A typically competitive handicap for the track where the suggestion is the in-form SOLAR SPIRIT. John Quinn's charge turned the tables on Cara's Request over course and distance last time when there was cut in the ground, after that rival had had his measure earlier in the month. There should again be little to choose between them but the selection's ready win last time suggests that he might defy a 6lb penalty. Trans Sonic likes it here and with cut in the ground and should be in there pitching from today's mark of 73, while Fibs And Flannel would be very interesting if supported but despite his pedigree he has yet to show his best when there is juice in the ground.
Conry (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Solar Spirit (8-7) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Cara's Request (AUS) 3-1fav (9-3) Soon led and clear, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on and always held, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Solar Spirit (8-7) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Solar Spirit (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct beating Cara's Request (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Shotley Mac 16-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 5l behind Icelandic (9-6) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Turn Me On (IRE) 22-1 (8-8) Behind, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra entering final furlong, 8th of 12, 4l behind Icelandic (9-6) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Mr Wolf 33-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out, eased entering final furlong, last of 12, 24l behind Icelandic (9-6) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Rock 'n' Royal 7-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 10th of 15, 26l behind Amethyst Dawn (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Oct.
Fibs And Flannel 7-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon lost place, tailed off when eased final 2f, last of 6, well behind Medicinal Compound (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Oct.
Trans Sonic 7-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Icelandic (9-6) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Master Of Dance (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) With winner, effort 3f out, every chance over 2f out to over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong, lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 6, 13l behind Medicinal Compound (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Oct.
Feeling Fresh (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 22l behind Amazing Star (8-8) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Sep.
Northern Bolt 25-1 (8-10) Dwelt, behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression until stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 8l behind Magic Cat (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Oct.
Coin From Heaven (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, never on terms, 4th of 13, 6l behind Ginger Grey (8-12) at Doncaster 7f 3yo app hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Island Chief 40-1 (8-7) Mid-division, soon pushed along, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression, 6th of 10, 7l behind Solar Spirit (8-7) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Vito Volterra (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) With leaders and keen, went 2nd over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 6l behind Icelandic (9-6) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
