held up, smooth headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong
prominent, led 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression final furlong
led and raced wide, ridden and headed 3f out, soon weakened
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division, driven 3f out, soon no impression
held up, headway and ridden 3f out, no extra final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, no impression final furlong
held up, headway 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
in rear, driven 4f out, well behind when eased final furlong
KING OF THE MOORS is taken to defy his six-pound penalty to land his hat-trick at the expense of Portrush Storm and Top Ticket. The selection has posted wins at Musselburgh and Hamilton recently and connections are keen to get another run into him before the handicapper raises him for his latest win. With ground conditions to suit once again he has to go close. Portrush Storm was unable to follow up from a win at Carlisle when well beaten at Chester last time. That said Chester form sometimes does not travel due to the tightness of the track so he can be forgiven a poor run last time out and if returning to form he has each-way claims. As does Top Ticket who is only lightly raced and who will fair better against this company after a couple of disappointing efforts in higher grade races.
She's Our Lass (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 19l behind Dzesmin (9-7) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Spirit of Adjisa (IRE) 11-2 (9-11) In touch, stayed on under pressure near finish, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Rowan Rio (9-4) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Aug.
New Beginning (IRE) 18-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 7l behind Nanton (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Harvest Warrior 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt and behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 22l behind Rose Street (9-10) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
Jadaara 9-1 (9-0) Close up, chased winner over 3f out till over 1f out, soon weakened, 3rd of 10, 17l behind Ascalon (9-11) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Intersky Charm (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 4th of 11, 7l behind Rose Street (9-10) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
Sacrilege 11-2 (9-6) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, not clear run inside final 2f, gradually edged right, kept on after, 5th of 11, 2l behind Light From Mars (9-9) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Top Ticket (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Tracked leader to over 2f out, gradually weakened, 7th of 9, 9l behind Kingdom of Fife (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Aug.
King of The Moors (USA) 8-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, led 2f out, stayed on well, won at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (3) gs beating Moonstreaker (8-0) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Resounding Glory (USA) 11-1 (8-12) In touch, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Just Rob (8-13) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Portrush Storm 4-1 (9-6) Awkward leaving stalls, started slowly, took keen hold in rear, headway 3f out, pushed wide well over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 11l behind Always Certain (9-4) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Tilapia (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in last pair, no chance from halfway, last of 8, 11l behind Grand Vizier (9-2) at Kempton 1m app hcp (4) pol.
