mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
chased leaders, ridden, lost place over 3f out, behind, kept on over1f out, but never dangerous
prominent 5f, soon lost place, well behind from 2f out, tailed off
dwelt, soon outpaced in rear, good headway over 1f out, ran on well in final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, ridden, no impression final 2f
tracked leaders, ridden to lead just over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, driven out
held up, chased leaders 2f out, stayed on, no impression final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon outpaced, towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on but not paced to challenge
tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed just over 1f out, one pace final furlong
led at good pace, ridden, headed over 3f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off
in touch, hampered, lost place on inner after 2f, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous afterwards
In the nursery a narrow vote goes to Possessed, with her main dangers given as Fregate Island and Time For Life. Possessed returned from a break to win at Wolverhampton last time and a mark of 74 could be reasonable for her handicap debut. Annabelle Ja improved as the Turf season went on and cannot be disregarded on her all-weather debut. Quince was beaten off a slightly higher mark over course and distance last time, but is held by Fregate Island based on that form. The latter certainly has to be considered, while Time For Life's best run to date came in his only run at a mile at Newmarket, and he is a danger to all based on that run. Outlook was beaten in a claimer last time, while it has to be of interest that Mark Johnston has elected to send Dream Mountain all the way south for this run, and, finally, it is disappointing that Pelham Crescent, who is a son of Giant's Causeway, has yet to build on early-season promise. Finally, Casablanca Minx has shown improvement of late, but we feel that she needs to find a bit more to score. Overall, then, the vote goes to Possessed.
Annabelle Ja (FR) 5-1 (8-9) Led until well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on but not pace of winner, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Judge (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Quince (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Natural Force (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Cnoc Na Gaoithe (USA) 6-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 5f out, remained in touch, not much room 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 9l behind Renderoc (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Time For Life (USA) 5-2fav (9-2) Soon pushed along towards rear, kept on final furlong, 5th of 7, 2l behind Scarlet Knight (9-5) at Lingfield 6f nov stk (4) pol in Oct.
Outlook 5-2jt-fav (9-7) Held up in touch, headway to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Casablanca Minx (7-13) at Lingfield 7f 2yo clm (5) pol.
Fregate Island (IRE) 4-1fav (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Natural Force (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Possessed 9-2 (8-9) Prominent, went 2nd 4f out, ridden over 2f out, driven out, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept beating Illustrious Blue (9-0) by a hd, 10 ran.
Dream Mountain 25-1 (8-1) Towards rear, never dangerous, 15th of 17, 40l behind Genre (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 2yo hcp (3) sft in Oct.
