in 2nd place 9f out, 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong
in 3rd place 9f out, 3rd and well beaten over 1f out
in lead 9f out, 6th and tailed off over 1f out
virtually refused to race
slowly away and lost 20 lengths, 6th 9f out, 5th and tailed off over 1f out
in 5th place 9f out, 4th and no chance over 1f out
A very weak claimer can go to Prince Des Neiges, Susie May and Tumble Jill are also worthy of a mention. The selection has struggled in a couple of competitive handicaps recently but his previous form should be good enough in this company. He chased home Missie Baileys in a fast ground Windsor claimer back in June over today's trip and a repeat effort should see him go close here. Susie May ran the best race of her career at Nottingham last time when chasing home Franchoek in a handicap. She will appreciate the drop in trip and looks a big danger. Tumble Jill is a decent enough type on her day and she gets all the allowances here so has to be a threat of her low weight. This is not a race to risk the mortgage money but Prince Des Neiges looks the best option and he gets our vote.
Prince Des Neiges (FR) 14-1 (8-6) Led until headed 6f out, stayed prominent unitil weakened inside final 2f, 8th of 11, 13l behind Newnham (9-0) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Marbaa (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Soon led, ridden, quickened over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened close home, 6th of 14, 6l behind Orpen Quest (9-3) at Bath 1m 2f sll (6) sft in Jul.
Sadler's Hill (IRE) 50-1 (7-5) Held up in rear, never dangerous, last of 12, 25l behind Strobe (8-12) at Folkestone 1m 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Shaika 12-1 (8-3) Refused to start, pulled out of stalls by handler, virtually took no part in race, last of 9, well behind General Flumpa (8-4) at Yarmouth 1m 3f app hcp (6) sft in Jul.
Coffin Dodger 25-1 (8-10) Reluctant to start, behind, never dangerous, last of 8, 10l behind Bronze Star (9-6) at Yarmouth 1m 2f clm (6) gf in Jul.
Susie May 50-1 (8-11) In rear, headway on inside 4f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 2l behind Franchoek (9-0) at Nottingham 2m 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Roymar 100-1 (8-6) Held up, some progress when slightly hampered 3f out, plugged on, 5th of 12, 18l behind Font (9-12) at Warwick 1m 3f mdn stk (5) gd in Jul.
Tumble Jill (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Held up, out pace 3f out, still plenty to do entering straight over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind Lytham (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jul.