held up in mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, soon clear
towards rear, pushed along and outpaced over 4f out
led, ridden, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, pushed along and headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out to over 1f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
refused to race
towards rear, pushed along, outpaced over 4f out, kept on, one pace final 2f
prominent, raced keen and saddle slipped early, brief effort 3f out, no extra final 2f
Ahlawy arrives here in good form and can land this Lady riders' handicap at the main expense of Fossgate and Emperor's Well. The selection won well last time and should have scored previously in this type of race when he was left with too much to do by Serena Brotherton and he was beaten by Regal Sunset. He again has ground conditions to suit and he can take plenty of beating. Stablemate Emperors Well does go well for a lady pilot and there is no doubt he has the ability to go close. However, we feel he may have to play the role of bridesmaid this evening and he looks a solid each-way bet. Fossgate was a fair third behind Fisher Bridge at Leicester last time and the drop back to this shorter trip should suit. Shotely Mac is a model of consistency and could prove best of the remainder, but for the winner we are happy to stick with Ahlawy.
Ahlawy (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Held up behind leaders, switched left over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Five A Side (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Fossgate 5-2 (9-6) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Fisher Bridge (9-7) at Leicester 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) frm.
Emperor's Well 9-2 (9-2) In touch, lost place 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 13, 13l behind Inside Story (9-4) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
William John 7-2 (10-6) In touch, ridden along over 3f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 11l behind Emperor's Well (10-2) at Beverley 7f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Skiddaw Jones 16-1 (8-2) Always behind, 9th of 13, 15l behind Mustang Ali (8-7) at Carlisle 1m 4f hcp (6) frm in Sept '05.
Glad Star (GER) 150-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, always behind, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Starry Messenger (8-9) at Ripon 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf.
Star Of Angels 4-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 4f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 10, 11l behind Rudry World (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Shotley Mac 13-2 (8-2) Led, quickened 3f out, clear 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Paradise Walk (8-7) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Crystal Prince 15-2 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 10, 11l behind Starry Messenger (8-9) at Ripon 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf.