led, pushed along when edged left 6f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon outpaced, no impression in 4th from over 1f out
held up in touch in rear, driven to chase leaders on outside turning in, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair final furlong
tracked leaders, driven to lead 2f out, soon ridden and hard pressed stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, asserted final 100 yards
tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon ridden and behind
tracked leader, challenged turning in, soon ridden, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
CRYSTAL GAZING looked a little one-paced when favourite and only third at Southwell but she’ll know more today and is hard to oppose. Noel's Boy cut out much of the running when second over track and trip at the start of the month but Josie Abbing is just as interesting as Peter Fahey has booked Richard Johnson for his improving Cork fifth.
Noel's Boy (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Led, hard driven when headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Belfast Banter (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (5) gf in Jul.
I'm Notapartygirl 40-1 (10-7) Always in rear, 6th of 14, 25 1/4l behind The Swagman (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (5) gd in May.
Josie Abbing (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden to progress on outer 3f out, under pressure in 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 18, 15 3/4l behind Presto (11-8) at Cork 2m gd in Jul.
Lucky Purchase Apple Tree M out of Gracious Pearl.
Crystal Gazing 7-4fav (10-11) Prominent in chasing group, pushed along and one pace in 3rd final 3f, 3rd of 8, 9 1/4l behind The Distant Lady (11-0) at Southwell 2m (5) gd in Jun.
The Lion Queen 20-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, dropped to rear 6f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, dist behind Corrie Lake (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 2f (5) gd in Jun.
