in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and outpaced, weakened over 2f out, soon eased
towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
reared start and slowly away, in rear, weakened over 3f out, eased 2f out
towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, headway approaching 3f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, led well over 1f out, kept on towards finish
chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, headway to chase winner over 1f out, soon challenged, kept on towards finish
led, pushed along over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
close up, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened towards finish
close up, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
mid-division, pushed along and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Amelia's Surprise scored twice on Polytrack in April and didn't reappear until last month where she ran a cracking race behind Maverik at Wolverhampton. She's on the same mark here and must be on the short-list. Icy Blue wouldn't mind a bit of cut in the ground but should still run another big race on good going though he's 4lb higher for finishing runner-up at Haydock last week. Fairlie Dinkum disappointed at Carlisle when last seen in June but is probably better than that while the progressive Ted's Bullet may just be a few pounds high after his two victories in August, the first of them over this C&D. Fluvial's last run at Dundalk should be ignored as he was badly impeded but Links Drive Lady is still a maiden despite her consistency. FIRST CLASS FAVOUR was in superb form at this time a year ago and her handicap mark shot up to 87. She hasn't shown much recently and has dropped 22lb in the ratings so gets the vote to spring a surprise under the very competent Racheal Kneller.
Amelia's Surprise 6-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden and edged left, every chance inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Maverik (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Fairlie Dinkum 5-2fav (8-8) Tracked leaders and keen, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Elusive Sue (8-13) at Carlisle 7f flls hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Showboating (IRE) 17-2 (9-6) Behind, headway in centre 2f out, soon hung left, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Cool In The Shade (9-0) at Nottingham 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Fieldgunner Kirkup (GER) 11-1 (9-2) Dwelt, reminders in rear, eased from 2f out, never a factor, last of 10, 28l behind Imperator Augustus (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Youhavecontrol (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders standside, led standside over 1f out, kept on and no impression on farside leaders, 7th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Toby Tyler (9-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Strictly Pink (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 21l behind Keys of Cyprus (8-11) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sep.
Formal Demand 7-2 (9-5) Awkwardly away, in rear, headway under pressure inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, never able to challenge, 6th of 10, 7l behind Push Me (8-9) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jul.
Ted's Brother (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 4th of 11, 6l behind Makbullet (8-9) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Maggie Mey (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leader until over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 13, 21l behind The Osteopath (9-4) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
Auto Mac 13-2 (8-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 5, 3/4l behind Poyle Judy (8-2) at Pontefract 1m 3yo clm (5) gf.
Indieslad 22-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Stevie Gee (8-5) at Wolverhampton 7f clm stks (5) pol in Sep.
Fluvial (IRE) 9-2fav (9-8) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden early straight and soon no extra, weakened (reportedly struck into in running and lost a shoe), last of 14, 19l behind Just On Fire (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Sep.
Links Drive Lady 5-1fav (9-0) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on to 3rd entering final furlong, no impression on leading duo, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Meandmyshadow (8-13) at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) gf.
First Class Favour (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Mid-division on inside, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 13, 11l behind Beckermet (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Lizzie (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Outpaced and behind, some late moderate progress, never on terms, 7th of 12, 8l behind Meandmyshadow (8-13) at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) gf.
Last Destination (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) In rear, some late headway, 9th of 16, 13l behind Green Howard (9-7) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Adaria 22-1 (9-4) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Glass Mountain (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Icy Blue 12-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Smart Step (8-4) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
Daruband 22-1 (9-6) Switched left start, in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 5l behind So Wise (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
