close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, bumped over 5f out, pushed along over 4f out, ridden to chase winner 3f out until over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, nearest finish
towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, led over 5f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, clear approaching final furlong, ran on
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced wide in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
soon ridden along in rear, behind from halfway, tailed off
soon led, headed over 5f out, chased winner until 3f out, weakened 2f out
raced wide tracked leaders, edged right over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
Few make any appeal with CHICA BUENA standing out. The progressive winning hurdler returned to the Flat with a victory at Hamilton on her first start since January and there should be more to come from the four-year-old. Apache Blaze has placed over 1m2f on several occasions though has something to prove over today’s trip and Smart Lass is preferred on recent placed efforts over today’s distance at Newcastle. Lincoln Tale is back on a winning mark but Gemologist has yet to win anywhere in 19 attempts.
Apache Blaze 9-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied, kept on and just held, 2nd of 10, hd behind Contrast (9-6) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Chica Buena (IRE) 1-2fav (8-10) Held up in touch, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear, readily, won at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (6) sft in Sep beating Frightened Rabbit (8-9) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Gemologist (IRE) 14-1 (8-2) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5 1/4l behind Battle Of Marathon (9-9) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Lincoln Tale (IRE) 5-2 (9-6) In rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace and no impression, 8th of 10, 7 1/4l behind The Fiddler (9-9) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Smart Lass (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, hard pressed over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, headed narrowly towards finish, just held, 2nd of 10, hd behind Beaufort (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Foxrush Take Time (FR) 14-1 (8-10) Mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Poetic Legacy (8-5) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Circuit 50-1 (8-2) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, never on terms, 7th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Jackhammer (8-7) at Ayr 1m hcp (6) gf in May.
Bold Statement (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders early until lost pace and behind 8f out, tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Lightly Squeeze (11-9) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (5) sft in Sep.
Gremoboy 33-1 (8-5) Chased leaders 6f, 8th of 10, dist behind Li Kui (9-6) at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Royal Countess 18-1 (8-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on into 3rd, never a threat, 3rd of 7, 5 3/4l behind Iron Mike (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
