mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chasing leaders when clipped heels and unseated rider soon after start
mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, ran on
held up, never dangerous
mid-division, smooth headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on well under pressure
led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
behind, detached halfway, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, stayed on well
NonRunner
There are some unfamiliar names among the riders in this amateurs' handicap but Hugo Hunt produced an assured performance at Doncaster last week so Hint Of Grey is definitely worth a second look. Blue Top won twice at Bath in the summer and Fast Play was successful at Windsor nine days ago, though carries a penalty. Monday Club was just beaten in a conditions race at Leicester earlier this month and has one of the more experienced amateurs on board but DARK AMBER looks well treated at present and can end a long losing run back over a more suitable trip.
Fast Play (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Hampered start, held up and well behind, headway and hung left from over 2f out, ended up on far rail, 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Windsor 1m 4f hcp (6) sft in Oct beating Bob's Boy (11-0) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Shining Romeo 11-1 (9-11) Bumped start, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, lost place over 1f out, 8th of 12, 13 1/2l behind Cape Crystal (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Bridey's Lettuce (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Led 2f, chased leader, ridden hung left and lost 2nd well over 2f out, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Calliope (8-7) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Grams And Ounces 25-1 (9-7) Always in rear, 9th of 10, 37 1/2l behind Syncopate (10-7) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Dark Amber 7-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway on wide outside chasing leaders when hampered 2f out, rallied on outside over 1f out, went modest 5th close home, 5th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Beatbybeatbybeat (9-2) at Bath 1m hcp fll (5) gf in Oct.
Ruzeiz (USA) 66-1 (9-7) Always in rear, last of 10, dist behind Syncopate (10-7) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Merchant Of Medici 16-1 (9-13) Mid-division, headway 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 18l behind Galilee Chapel (9-11) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Hint Of Grey (IRE) 10-3 (8-7) Keen tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 6, 15 1/2l behind Roy Rocket (9-12) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Monday Club 10-3 (9-1) Close up, headway over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, edged right inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 7, shd behind Muroor (8-11) at Leicester 1m 2f stks (6) gs in Oct.
Highlife Dancer 11-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong, 6th of 13, 6 3/4l behind Chestnut Storm (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Scent Of Power 8-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon pushed along, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Isis Blue (9-8) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Flag Of Glory 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 28l behind San Cassiano (9-12) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Funny Oyster (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Coolcalmcollected (9-1) at Salisbury 7f hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Occasional Dream (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders, 5th of 7, 14 3/4l behind Muroor (8-11) at Leicester 1m 2f stks (6) gs in Oct.
Whitchurch 25-1 (9-5) Held up, in mid-division, headway on outside chasing leaders over 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, chased winner until inside final furlong, chased leaders, weakened towards finish, 6th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Mr Frankie (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Blue Top 7-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, chase clear leader 8f out, joined clear leader over 4f out, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on, won at Bath 1m 5f hcp (6) gd in Jul beating Ballyfarsoon (9-1) by 4l, 12 ran.
