always towards rear, tailed off 4f out
held up, mid-division halfway, one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, weakened 2f out, soon eased
held up towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
mid-division, kept on same pace final 2f
led, ridden and headed 4f out, soon lost place
held up, headway 3f out, led 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure
chased leaders, weakened inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden 5f out, led 4f out, headed 2f out, weakend final furlong
chased leaders, challenged 2f out, every chance until held close home
slowly into stride, behind, pushed along from over 5f out
held up mid-division, stayed on final 2f
Miss Serena comes here on a roll but she needs to prove her effectiveness on turf and is overlooked in favour of UNAWATUNA ahead of Mith Hill. One of two three-year-old's in the line-up, the selection represents Kate Walton, perhaps better known for her jumpers (equine not cashmere). Whilst the filly's future may lie over obstacles, the way that she ran last time at Newcastle hinted that she can pick up a race on the level first and with a test of stamina up her alley, a big run looks on the cards. Thewhirlingdervish will soon be in Pontefract folklore territory along with Jamaican Flight and the old-timer is well-treated on old form, whilst Monolith is a course and distance winner but recent efforts have been poor. At The Money ran well here two starts back whilst Mr Crystal and Gallileo Figaro have bits of form that make them interesting if putting their best foot forward. Miss Serena chases the hat-trick and must be respected despite a career high mark of 67; however it is Unawatuna who gets our vote.
Monolith 16-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 6f out, weakened well over 4f out, last of 6, well behind Hits Only Vic (10-0) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
First Look (FR) 7-1 (8-10) Held up in touch, chased leader over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Hits Only Vic (10-0) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Mith Hill 9-1 (9-2) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Fregate Island (9-12) at Warwick 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Gallileo Figaro (USA) 25-1 (9-12) In touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 16, 25l behind Kokkokila (9-0) at Newbury 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Bugsy's Boy 16-1 (11-12) Close up, went 2nd 4f out until driven and weakened 2f out, 9th of 16, 22l behind Munlochy Bay (10-11) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
At The Money 5-1 (11-10) Led for 3f, tracked leader after, regained lead over 6f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and lost 2 places near finish, 4th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Munlochy Bay (10-11) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Mr Crystal (FR) 6-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Kiribati King (9-0) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcap (5) gs in Sept.
Thewhirlingdervish (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 4f out, driven over 1f, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Kiribati King (9-0) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcap (5) gs in Sept.
Rare Ruby (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Mid-division, pushed along on inside 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 16, 14l behind Munlochy Bay (10-11) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Miss Serena 13-2 (9-2) Tracked clear leader, took closer order over 4f out, led over 2f out, stayed on well, won at Great Leighs 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Blue Jet (9-8) by 7l, 16 ran.
Historic Place (USA) 12-1 (9-11) Track leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 17, 9l behind Hawridge Star (10-10) at Haydock 1m 6f amt hcp 0-80 (5) hvy in Sept.
Unawatuna 28-1 (8-3) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to press winner final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Goldrenched (9-7) at Newcastle 2m 3yo hcp (5) hvy.
