held up, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
with leader, led over 2f out, soon headed and weakened
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed well inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
held up mid division, lost place over 4f out
chased leaders, weakened well over 2f out
mid division, headway over 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
slowly into strike, in rear, never dangerous
led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
Nonrunner
To describe this as modest would be an understatement, and we'll take a small punt on CORRIB, while Screaming Brave and Chichen Daawe also make the shortlist. Corrib hasn't won for more than two years, but has shown a modicum of form this season in similarly poor contests. Chichen Daawe posted her best effort last time out when runner up over this trip at Newcastle, and a similar run could pay dividends, although at this level there's little consistency, hence why they're running at this level. She's probably got some more improvement to come, and as Brian Ellison's only runner on the card, it seems a long way to come unless they think she's got a realistic chance. Screaming Brave won off a higher mark than this at Lingfield in the summer when following up a Yarmouth success, and after being disappointing since seems well-treated by the handicapper. Any support for Who Art Thou, having his first run for a year and making his debut for his new yard, could be interesting, but to minimum stakes, we'll side with Corrib.
Toberogan (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 14th of 16, 27l behind Snap (8-3) at Curragh 7f hcp 50-80 hvy in Aug.
Heavenly Saint 25-1 (9-0) Well in rear, some moderate late headway, 11th of 16, 11l behind Recalcitrant (9-6) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-55 (6) gd.
Screaming Brave 17-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, led 4f out, headed over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Valid Point (8-9) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) fm in Aug.
Corrib (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) In touch on outside, ridden to challenge from 2f out, every chance when hung left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Megalala (9-13) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Generous Lad (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, raced keenly, pushed along over 4f out, lost touch final 3f, tailed off, last of 8, 32l behind Pretty Officer (8-7) at Yarmouth 1m 2f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Shosolosa (IRE) 80-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced when hung left over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 29l behind Daaweitza (10-11) at Redcar 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Who Art Thou (USA) 80-1 (7-12) Always in rear, last of 10, 26l behind Rafiqa (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep '08.
Heaven Or Hell (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Prominent, raced keenly, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Spring Secret (9-0) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Chichen Daawe 9-1 (7-12) Pulled hard in mid-division, ridden and headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, not reached winner, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Addison De Witt (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Annes Sound (IRE) 100-1 (7-13) Always behind, 13th of 15, 16l behind Miss Ferney (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-52 (6) gf in Aug.
Benozzo Gozzoli 28-1 (8-4) Led, headed over 6f out, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 19l behind Kargan (9-1) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Irish Legend (IRE) 9-2fav (8-5) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, not reached leaders, 7th of 14, 8l behind Tagula Blue (9-9) at Warwick 2m hcap (5) sft in Aug '08.
