held up towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, not pace to threaten
slowly into stride, towards rear, some late minor headway, never involved
raced keenly, led 8f out, went clear halfway, 10 lengths head 3f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened and lost 2nd inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway into 3rd over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
led for 2f, chased leader until halfway, 2nd again over 3f out, closed to lead inside final 2f, ridden out
slowly into stride, behind, some late minor headway, never threatened
towards rear, driven along over 2f out, never involved
chased clear leading trio, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, soon behind
slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway on inside over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, 2nd halfway until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in mid-division, headway on inside over 1f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong
Nonrunner
This may rest between last year's winner EUGENIC and Eben Dubai , who are closely matched on recent form but the first named just held the edge last time they met and is taken to confirm the form despite there being little between them at the weights. Sakhalin Star has a penalty to carry and faces a tough test under top weight but should still give a good account of himself.
Sakhalin Star (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Taken to post early, held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Beverley 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Aug beating Knightsbridge Liam (8-11) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Callaghan (GER) 25-1 (9-7) Dwelt, always in rear, 12th of 14, 17 1/4l behind Wolfcatcherjack (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Eben Dubai (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Led, soon clear, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 7, 1 1/4l behind Henryhudsonbridge (9-8) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Eugenic 3-1fav (9-6) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 3f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Tojosimbre (8-5) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Altaira 14-1 (9-2) Rear division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong, 10th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Red Dragon (9-3) at Salisbury 1m hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Jazri 25-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Mamnoon (8-10) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) fm in May.
Koubba (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, weakened from 3f out, 11th of 13, 21 1/4l behind Keeper's Choice (9-0) at Salisbury 1m mdn fll stks (5) gd in Aug.
Opera Buffa (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Led, narrowly headed when stirrup leather broke and unseated rider 4f out, at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Fire Empress 100-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 14l behind Fools And Kings (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (6) pol in Jul.
Steady Major (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Went right start, tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 31 1/4l behind Frozon (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Selena Rose 50-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always in rear, well beaten final 3f, last of 6, 19 1/2l behind Ban Shoof (10-0) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Midnight Mood 16-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders 6f out, ridden and unable to quicken on outside over 1f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong, lost two places final strides, 6th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Overhaugh Street (9-7) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
