chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, no extra, lost 2 places inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, good headway and squeezed through just over 1f out, edged right, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous final 2f
settled in rear, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong nearest finish
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven no extra and headed well inside final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, short of room when headed over 1f out, soon eased
behind, ridden over 3f out, no impression final 2f, soon weakened
mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, not quicken over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, not quicken when slightly hampered just over 1f out, kept on same pace afterwards
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no headway, soon weakened
Briannsta, Stamford Blue and Outer Hebrides look the three to concentrate on in the finale and the narrow vote is given to Briannsta. The selection has dropped to a handy mark will like the ground and with his yard back amongst the winners he looks a value bet in an open affair. Stamford Blue rates the main danger but he just gave the impression the handicapper had caught up with him last time out when sixth behind Purus and he is taken on with this in mind. Outer Hebrides is another that could go well on his best form but he has had plenty of chances of similar marks of late without taking one. HowWillhewiz is game and consistent and is sure to run his race while Goodenough Mover is on a handy mark but his best form is on fast ground and with this in mind for the winner we return to Briannsta who looks well handicapped.
Briannsta (IRE) 4-1fav (9-5) Behind, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 10, 7l behind Currency (8-1) at Salisbury 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Stamford Blue 7-4jt-fav (8-9) Slowly away, held up last, driven and hung badly left from 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 7l behind Purus (9-5) at Brighton 7f hcap (5) frm.
Outer Hebrides 9-2fav (8-11) Outpaced in rear, pushed along halfway, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind China Cherub (8-10) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Nautical 20-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, held up behind leaders, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 7, 5l behind Purus (9-5) at Brighton 7f hcap (5) frm.
Goodenough Mover 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 8l behind Ivory Lace (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcap (5) gd.
Willhewiz 11-2 (8-6) Led until headed 2f out, gradually weakened, 8th of 9, 7l behind Efistorm (9-7) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Golden Brown (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, slightly outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Everygrainofsand (9-7) at Folkestone 5f mdn stk (5) gd.
Cerulean Rose 11-2 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Polar Force (9-1) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Jucebabe 12-1 (9-8) Held up, ridden halfway, kept on, never nearer, 5th of 10, 5l behind Matterofact (9-12) at Lingfield 5f hcap (5) gd.
Enjoy The Buzz 12-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, behind headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Cosmic Destiny (8-13) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
