pressed leader, led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, headed after 1f, led chasing group halfway, ridden to press leaders over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on under pressure, just held on
chased leader, pulled well clear of remainder halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened close home
held up towards rear, headway into midfield 3f out, ridden over 1f out, faded final furlong
held up in rear of midfield, ridden over 2f out, modest headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
held up in touch, prominent in chasing group halfway, ridden over 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, just failed
always in rear
always towards rear
restrained in midfield, switched right and ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
Few can be ruled out in the first division of this mile handicap but HAJJAM is undoubtedly well treated at present and is seeking a fourth course victory. He has been staying on over 7f so a return to this trip should suit and there will be a strong pace to aim at. Jewel Maker made a promising reappearance at Carlisle but Mi Capricho generally struggles in this grade and has a lot to find to overturn recent form with Empirestateofmind. Irreverent has dropped to a very lenient mark and bolted up at Thirsk on Monday but has a penalty and may not get his own way out in front today starting alongside the consistent Ventura Rascal. The going may be too quick for Diamondonthehill.
Irreverent 10-1 (9-6) Made all, six lengths clear and going well 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on well, unchallenged, won at Thirsk 7f hcp (5) gf in Sep beating Zumurud (9-9) by 4 1/4l, 12 ran.
Ventura Rascal 6-1 (8-6) Led, joined 2f out, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 3rd last strides, 4th of 10, 1/2l behind Enigmatic (9-4) at Pontefract 1m hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Hajjam 11-2 (9-12) Steadied start, held up last, outpaced halfway, headway out wide over 1f out, went never nearer 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Oso Rapido (9-9) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Mi Capricho (IRE) 4-1 (10-0) Led early until tracked leader after 1f, led again under 6f out, pulled clear 2f out, over 3 lengths ahead and extending advantage entering final 1f, ridden out and well on top closing stages, won at Hamilton 1m hcp (6) gd in Aug beating Paddyplex (9-5) by 3 1/4l, 10 ran.
Jewel Maker (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Arranmore (8-12) at Carlisle 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Diamondonthehill 12-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, every chance 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Forest Falcon (9-9) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Empirestateofmind (IRE) 10-3fav (9-6) Chased leaders out wide, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, came clear inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gd in Aug beating Ron O (9-1) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Monhammer 10-3 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 5 1/2l behind Victorious Night (9-5) at Chepstow 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Ayr Poet 4-1 (9-7) Chased leaders on inner, raced freely, waiting for room briefly and switched right under 3f out, some headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and weakened close home, 6th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Innse Gall (9-2) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Kylie Rules 15-2 (8-11) Dwelt, in rear, ridden well over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Key Look (8-9) at Thirsk 1m hcp fll (5) gf in Sep.
