led over 5f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, never near leaders
held up in rear, never near leaders
held up, headway over 3f out to chase leaders, ridden and every chance from 2f out, one pace final furlong
led, headed over 5f out, remained close up, ridden along 3f out, challenged winner and every chance from over 1f out, ran on towards finish, always held
in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
keen, always prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, soon pressed, driven and ran on gamely towards finish
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in rear, headway and soon every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
A good nursery contest in which narrow preference is for ABRIACHAN ahead of Ejaab, Leviathon and Bahamian Music. The selection looks to be fairly assessed on a mark of 82, given that the horse he beat last time (Yarra River) has since run well off a mark of 81. Young Ian Brennan is good value for his 7lb claim and with improvement to come this well-bred colt can provide his trainer with a rare win at the track. Top-weight Tominator impressed at Beverley last time but this mark will make life tough, so a bigger threat may be Leviathon who is proven on this ground and his form stacks up well. Bridge Valley has stamina to prove, Reeds Bay needs watching in the betting after a poor run at Sandown, whilst Ejaab looks like he'll appreciate this longer trip although the race fell into his lap at Catterick and doubts surround the merit of that form. Ginger Ted continues to be underestimated but he looks progressive on a soft surface so along with the long-striding Bahamian Music should be high on any shortlist. The latter managed to win despite the track at Wolverhampton last time and this long straight really should see her to great effect. William Morgan romped home at Redcar midweek; he can be a bit keen on the way to post but he shouldn't be underestimated at a track his trainer loves to win at. Jimmy The Poacher must be monitored closely in the betting, however for the selection we will return to Abriachan.
Tominator 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 4f out, clear over 1f out, driven out, comfortably, won at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug beating Gritstone (9-0) by 5l, 13 ran.
Abriachan 9-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, switched right well over 1f out, led just over 1f out, in command final furlong, eased towards finish, won at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug beating Yarra River (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Leviathan 13-2 (9-7) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Keen Bidder (7-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Bridge Valley 3-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Ramamara (8-11) at Windsor 6f nov med aut stk (5) gf in Aug.
Ejaab 9-4 (9-7) Keen hold early, soon steadied into 5th, pushed along and unable to quicken 2f out, stayed on one pace to take 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Seeking Dubai (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Aug.
Reeds Bay (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) Reluctant to leave stalls, lost all chance, last of 10, well behind Cool Valentine (8-9) at Sandown 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Victoire De Lyphar (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Pulled hard, held up in touch, under pressure halfway, soon weakened, last of 11, 24l behind Red Badge (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Angel Of Fashion (IRE) 8-1fav (8-5) Raced centre, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 18, 4l behind She's Ok (8-5) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Jimmy The Poacher (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, disputing lead inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Ransom Note (9-3) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Aug.
William Morgan (IRE) 11-2fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon clear, ran on well, won at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Edward Whymper (9-0) by 4 1/2l, 17 ran.
We'll Deal Again 8-1 (8-10) Dwelt, held up in rear, some late headway, never nearer, 9th of 14, 18l behind Tasmeem (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Uddy Mac 66-1 (7-12) Always mid-division, 10th of 17, 6l behind Yurituni (8-0) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Bahamian Music (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, headway entering 2f out, led inside last, kept on under pressure, won at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp (4) pol in Aug beating Dolphin Rock (8-4) by nk, 9 ran.
Ginger Ted (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Raced stands' side, well in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, good headway on rail over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead final 150 yards, soon clear, won at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug beating Gillburg (9-5) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
