held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never dangerous
with leader, every chance over 2f out, stayed on same pace closing stages
held up in rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway approaching final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace closing stages
mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on, never reached leaders
tracked leaders, effort on inside over 1f out, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, effort well over 1f out, faded final furlong
mid-division, never dangerous
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
made all, soon pressed, drew clear inside final furlong, ran on well
mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, weakened over 3f out
always towards rear
A 4lb rise for winning at Wolverhampton last time may prove beyond Black Truffle while Exoplanet Blue had been getting closer over 6f before throwing in a bad one at Thirsk on her latest start. Skidby Mill is usually thereabouts but remains 5lb higher than her victory over a mile here in May while Lucky Di has been raised 3lb after winning over 6f at Leicester. AL'S MEMORY is a rare winner nowadays but recorded his fifth victory over course and distance in January and may be up to landing this off his current mark.
Lucky Di 7-1 (9-9) Dwelt held up towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on to lead close home, won at Leicester 6f hcp fll (5) gd in Jul beating Gower Princess (9-1) by nk, 9 ran.
Al's Memory (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Chased leader until over 3f out, chased leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Peak Storm (8-12) at Chepstow 1m hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Rain God (USA) 5-2fav (9-13) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 4, 11 1/2l behind Belle Dormant (9-1) at Brighton 6f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Skidby Mill (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, ridden inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Pyrocumulus (9-4) at Windsor 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Mac's Power (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Always behind, 9th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Bush Warrior (9-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Mutamid 66-1 (9-1) Raced wide close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Solar Flair (9-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Boarding Party (USA) 13-2 (9-4) Close up, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Brazen Spirit (9-7) at Bath 6f hcp (5) fm in Jul.
Autumn Tonic (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Raced wide towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never near leaders, 6th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Solar Flair (9-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Black Truffle (FR) 6-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, went 2nd going well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jul beating Beggers Luck (9-11) by nk, 12 ran.
Spirit Of Gondree (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, 9th of 13, 21 1/2l behind Mr Soprano (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Exoplanet Blue 11-10fav (9-5) Started slowly and bumped start, mid-division on outside, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Tavener (9-7) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Mountain Music 40-1 (9-0) Led, joined 2f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, lost modest 3rd towards finish, 4th of 7, 7 1/2l behind Sealife (9-0) at Windsor 1m mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jul.
Glorious Dancer 10-1 (8-10) In rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer, 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Cosmic Ray (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Classical Rose 11-2 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 7 3/4l behind Wiggle (8-5) at Ripon 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.