held up and behind, headway towards near side of group when not clearest of runs and switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
slowly into stride, behind most of way, never on terms
chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, headway near side of group under pressure edging right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, pressed winner to the line, just held
chased leaders far side of group, went 2nd approaching final furlong, every chance until no extra in 3rd towards finish
held up in mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, plugged on towards finish, never going pace to reach leaders
held up towards rear far side of group, kept on final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders
mid-division far side of group, headway chasing leaders 2f out, kept on final furlong, not pace to challenge
held up towards rear, not clearest of runs and switched right over 1f out, plugged on
awkwardly away, held up and behind, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, held on gamely, all out
chased leader, slight lead 2f out until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led until 2f out, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened quickly
chased leaders 3f
mid-division near side of group, pushed along 3f out, weakened halfway
chased leaders near side of group, every chance halfway, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
held up towards rear near side of group, some headway final furlong, never on terms
ERISSMUS MAXIMUS has won this for the past two years, both times on ground with plenty of give. He's well enough handicapped to give it another go with Sean Kirrane's claim a plus so gets the vote to complete a hat-trick in the event. Alaadel started favourite a year ago but never looked like winning while the three-year-old Came From The Dark is up 10lb for winning a Class 4 handicap at Haydock. Another from the younger brigade, Celsius, continues to climb the ranks but all ground comes alike unlike Texting, whose three recent victories have been on fast going. Pendleton continues to run well but keeps going up the handicap without winning while stable companion Camacho Chief disappointed when well supported at Haydock. Call Me Ginger was engaged in the 4.55 here yesterday.
Camacho Chief (IRE) 5-2fav (9-10) In touch, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, unable to quicken and kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Maygold (9-2) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Alaadel 7-1 (8-12) In rear, switched left 2f out, headway soon after, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 6f hcp (2) sft in Sep beating Ptarmigan Ridge (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Came From The Dark (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Keen early, close up, headway over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, soon clear, won at Haydock 5f hcp (4) sft in Sep beating Tomily (9-9) by 3 3/4l, 11 ran.
Teruntum Star (FR) 80-1 (8-10) Held up, weakened 2f out, last of 22, 34 3/4l behind Oxted (9-7) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Blue De Vega (GER) 7-1 (9-9) Held up in touch, headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Daschas (9-1) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Call Me Ginger 2-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, kept on to lead inside final furlong, niggled along hands and heels, comfortably, won at Redcar 6f stks (5) gf in Sep beating Desert Land (9-5) by 2 3/4l, 4 ran.
Saaheq 7-2jfav (9-7) In touch, headway 2f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 4th of 8, 3 1/4l behind Daschas (9-1) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Spoof 9-1 (9-4) Steadied start, held up in touch and keen, headway on outside chasing leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Shamshon (8-12) at Leicester 5f hcp (3) gf in Sep.
Celsius (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Bumped into rival start, held up, headway over 1f out, hung left under pressure inside final furlong, soon every chance, ran on to lead last strides, won at Goodwood 5f hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Mercenary Rose (8-5) by shd, 16 ran.
Pendleton 10-3fav (9-7) Tracked leaders stands side, ridden to lead that side when edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression with far side leaders, 5th of 24, 1 1/2l behind Music Society (9-8) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Erissimus Maximus (FR) 16-1 (9-7) Raced wide led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra towards finish, 7th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Equiano Springs (9-1) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Tawny Port 11-1 (8-8) In touch, outpaced over 2f out, keeping on when not much room inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 7l behind Alaadel (8-12) at Haydock 6f hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Texting 11-4fav (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and challenged over1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Ascot 5f hcp (3) gf in Sep beating Blue De Vega (9-7) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Mercenary Rose (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Furious (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Han Solo Berger (IRE) 13-8fav (8-12) Raced centre, tracked leaders, shaken up over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, soon ridden, stayed on well, just held on, won at Yarmouth 5f hcp (4) gd in Sep beating Excellent George (9-2) by hd, 6 ran.
Quench Dolly 12-1 (9-4) Prominent, switched right over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 7l behind Atalanta's Boy (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp (4) hvy in Sep.
Pettochside 2-1fav (9-9) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway chasing leaders over 1f out, 3rd and one pace towards finish, 3rd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Powerful Dream (9-3) at Bath 5f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Mountain Peak 13-2 (9-2) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish, just held close home, 2nd of 7, hd behind Walk On Walter (9-7) at Bath 6f hcp (3) fm in Sep.
