held up in rear, headway towards inside when not clear run over 2f out, led entering final furlong, soon clear
led 1f, remained close up, ridden 2f out, every chance 1f out, one pace
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, soon outpaced by winner
prominent on outside, shaken up over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, led 6f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pressed leader, led over 2f out, wondered well over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
held up in rear, headway when not clear run over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon switched left and weakened
chased leaders on inside, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders 1f, soon in rear, switched left over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, no headway
FINSBURY is given the tentative vote to land the finale, while both Ancient Cross and Fathey will pose as the main dangers. The selection has not won since August of last year but has run well in defeat this season and was not beaten far at Redcar last time out when fourth of 19. He has the chance of running off a mark that he is more than capable of winning off and if at his best he is sure to go close. Top weight Ancient Cross has been catching the eye of late and doesn't know how to run a bad race. The problem is that he is still a maiden after 20 attempts and for that reason he has to be treated with caution. Fathey ran well on a number of occasions during the summer but his form has gone downhill rapidly of late and a rest looks in order for Richard Faheys' gelding. Finsbury has the best form on offer and looks the percentage call.
Ancient Cross 11-8fav (9-1) Held up towards rear, smooth headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Whipma Whopma Gate (8-13) at Newcastle 1m sell stks (6) gs.
Fathey (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) With leader, pushed along over 3f out, one pace final furlong, 10th of 12, 7l behind Zomerlust (9-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
No Grouse 20-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 12, 19l behind Young Gladiator (8-9) at Newcastle 7f clm stks (6) gs in Jul.
Finsbury 20-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway on stands rail over 1f out, carried head high, hung left inside final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 19, 3 1/2l behind Carnivore (9-6) at Redcar 7f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
H Harrison (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 6l behind Nufoudh (8-13) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Ace of Spies (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Dark Moment (9-6) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Shunkawakhan (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Close up on outside, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 21l behind Morocchius (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.
Four Kicks (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 10th of 12, 7l behind Thats A Fret (8-12) at Down Royal 5f hcp 47-65 in Aug.
Slip Star 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, under pressure halfway, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 13, 5l behind Nufoudh (8-13) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Needy Mccredie 33-1 (8-10) Held up, never a factor, 7th of 8, 24l behind Life's Challenge (8-10) at Pontefract 1m mdn stks (4) gf in Aug.
