held up, never dangerous
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
held up towards rear, smooth headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, held up in rear, never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, never able to challenge
pulled hard in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, weakened 2f out
alwasy mid-division
led, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on under pressure
mid-division, weakened 2f out
pulled hard, held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, always behind
always prominent, led approaching final furlong, ridden out
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on close home
Society Music won't find many easier opportunities than this, however the ground is a cause for concern and so it may be wise to side with ANCIENT CROSS ahead of Ingleby Princess who doesn't come without her pitfalls either. David Barron's mare has been holding her form fairly well all season and is now dropped in class. She is a contender but her best efforts have come on a quicker surface. As a result we will plump for Ancient Cross who looks well-treated at the weights. Mick Easterby's consistent gelding was well-fancied last time out at Beverley but didn't seem to be at his best. He is proven on a soft surface however and may be happier today than some of his rivals; a first win in 19 starts beckons. Straight Face is not the straightest of rides, Not Now Lewis drops in grade, whilst blinkers are swapped for cheek-pieces on the out-of-form Pianoforte. There was a bit more promise in Freda's Rose's last run at Ripon, however it is Ancient Cross who can break his maiden tag.
Not Now Lewis (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, halfway, some headway over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Nufoudh (8-13) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Straight Face (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Held up, never on terms, 5th of 10, 10l behind Miss Mojito (8-12) at Salisbury 1m all hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Ancient Cross 7-2fav (9-8) Steadied start, soon switched right, in rear, headway on inside 2f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 13, 11l behind Patavium (8-4) at Beverley 1m 2f app hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Fyodorovich (USA) 25-1 (9-1) Held up, kept on from over 1f out, 6th of 15, 13l behind Funky Munky (9-7) at Thirsk 1m sell hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Ming Vase 14-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 17, 18l behind Agilete (9-7) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Pianoforte (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, brief effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 13l behind Wovoka (9-8) at Newcastle 1m clm stks (6) gf in Aug.
Ulysees (IRE) 20-1 (8-0) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside last, no impression, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Lordship (8-6) at Ayr 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Aug.
Zain (IRE) 9-1 (7-13) Prominent, weakened 2f out, 13th of 14, 13l behind Aggbag (8-4) at Warwick 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Castle Myth (USA) 50-1 (8-3) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression, 8th of 12, 33l behind Valid Point (8-2) at Ayr 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Freda's Rose (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Pulled hard towards rear, ridden well over 2f out, some led headway, never nearer, 5th of 9, 7l behind Knight's Victory (9-3) at Ripon 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.
Igneous 100-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression, 5th of 11, 7l behind Wovoka (9-8) at Newcastle 1m clm stks (6) gf in Aug.
Ingleby Princess 9-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace until no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Social Rhythm (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Papa's Princess 25-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 9th of 13, 14l behind Lordship (8-6) at Ayr 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Aug.
Society Music (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Salerosa (9-2) at Ayr 1m fll hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Whipma Whopma Gate (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) With leader, led after 2f, ridden, headed 2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 18l behind Rossini's Dancer (9-11) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo sll (5) gd.
Goswick 50-1 (7-11) Raced keenly, held up, driven and outpaced over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 21l behind Upton Seas (9-6) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Scotty's Future (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Slowly away, always behind, 14th of 16, 24l behind Moody Tunes (10-11) at Carlisle 1m ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
