stumbled start, soon chasing leaders, ridden inside final furlong, led towards finish
chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along inside final furlong, no impression
with leaders, weakened entering final furlong
with leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
went right start, outpaced towards rear
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace
led, ridden 1f out, kept on, headed towards finish
dwelt, always behind
behind and outpaced
always towards rear
held up in touch, ridden inside final furlong, kept on
always towards rear
Nonrunner
THE NAME IS FRANK can prevail here at the main expense of Monsieur Reynard and Towy Boy. Mark Gillard's 4-year-old has gone close on each of his last two starts and he looks to have been found a good opportunity here to get his head in front. He is clearly on a competitive mark at present and he was only narrowly beaten last time behind Boho Chic. A reproduction of that effort would give him a big chance here from his favourable draw. Monsieur Reynard is another that arrives here in good form and there was plenty to like about the way he chased home Metal Guru at Wolverhampton last time. But he has only registered one win in 33 attempts and from a poor draw the percentage call would be to take him on. Towy Boy is another who has become frustrating to follow and he has yet to get his head in front in 31 attempts. He will need everything in his favour to score, and as he also has a poor draw we will look elsewhere. Scott Dobson won this race last year and he partners Princess Charlmane, but she was well beaten at Newcastle last time and she is hard to fancy. The Name Is Frank will get maximum assistance from Simon Walker in the saddle and he gets the vote.
The Name Is Frank 2-1fav (9-2) Always prominent, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Boho Chic (8-10) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Molly Two 20-1 (8-8) Led until over 2f out, hung right and effort approaching final furlong, soon beaten, 7th of 10, 5l behind Distant Sun (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Monsieur Reynard 7-2 (8-9) Missesd break, soon tracking leaders racing keenly, switched right inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 11, nk behind Metal Guru (8-11) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Towy Boy (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, held, 4th of 10, 1/2l behind Castano (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Princess Charlmane (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 10l behind Rio Sands (9-1) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Alacity (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Prominent, one pace final 2f, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Lyric Art (8-12) at Catterick 7f mdn stks 0-60 (6) sft in Sep.
Red Cell (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders until ridden, hung left and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Simple Rhythm (9-0) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Admiral Bond (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 6l behind Castano (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Strensall 10-1 (8-4) Always mid-division, 6th of 10, 4l behind Distant Sun (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Andrasta 28-1 (8-2) Mid-division stands side group, soon chasing leaders, weakened entering final furlong, 19th of 24, 8l behind Medici Time (9-5) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sep.
Gower 12-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 10l behind Misplaced Fortune (9-0) at Nottingham 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) fm in May.
Excitable (IRE) 7-2 (8-6) Chased leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 12, 18l behind Spirit of Coniston (8-10) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Sandy Par 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 9l behind Lithaam (8-5) at Chepstow 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sep.
Bettys Touch 8-1 (8-0) In touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 8l behind Revue Princess (9-5) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Tadlil 25-1 (9-3) With leaders, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 6l behind Ginobili (9-1) at Kempton 6f clm stks (6) pol in Sep.