led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway to chase leaders halfway, weakened final furlong
dwelt, behind, switched left and headway halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, just held
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, all out
tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong when not much room
mid-division, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, made no impression
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
ridden and behind from halfway
always towards rear
mid-division and keen, weakened halfway, eased final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
Nonrunner
First Empire merits serious consideration despite being set to carry top weight. With Suhezy, North Walk and Wee Charlie Castle fancied to pose the biggest threats from the rest. Wee Charlie Castle has a fair bit of experience to his name and is already receiving a little help from the handicapper. He was a fair third in a claimer last time out and is obviously in good heart at present. However, he is proving expensive to follow and looks risky for win only purposes. North Walk has improved with each run and can reverse the form that ties him in with Chase The Ace on these terms. This is easier than the maiden he ran in at Haydock in July and, as his yard have been flying, he is one to seriously monitor in the betting. Suhezy overcame a poor draw when winning at Thirsk in July. A mark of 60 is far from restricting for her and, as she has experience of the trip, she can also go well at fair odds. However, First Empire has already proved himself against this calibre of opponent and, with trip and ground in his favour, he has little to find to come out on top today.
First Empire (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Hampered start, soon led, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Nihal (8-13) at York 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Moody Tunes 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Grazeon Gold Blend (9-0) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Wee Charlie Castle (IRE) 6-4fav (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, stayed on near finish, 3rd of 14, nk behind Bermuda Beauty (8-0) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo clm (6) gf in Aug.
North Walk (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) With leaders, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 10l behind Playtotheaudience (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Highland Song (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Choysia (9-2) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Kilbarri 9-2 (9-0) Led, headed over 3f out, remained in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Ahmedy (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Suhezy (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Led, headed over 2f out, ridden to lead again over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, won at Thirsk 7f 2yo clm (5) gd in Jul beating Roman History (8-13) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Dispol Valentine 20-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden well over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Imperial Lucky (8-6) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gf in Aug.
