made all, kicked 2lengths clear 2f out, kept on well under pressure, ran on gamely
raced in mid-field, under strong drive from 2f out, ran on well, went second close home
slowly into stride and raced keenly, always in rear
prominent, going okay 2f out, driven out final furlong, one paced and lost second close home
slowly into stride, always towards rear
prominent, hung left 2f out, weakened final furlong
NonRunner
Both Hiromichi and Rogue Storm were beaten in handicaps before landing maiden races at Ffos Las and Yarmouth respectively. Sapphire's Moon won at Brighton before beaten carrying at penalty at the same track while STREET POET won over course and distance earlier this month. A runner-up over a mile here subsequently, the latter gets the vote back over his winning trip.
Hiromichi (FR) 11-10fav (9-6) Led, ridden 3f out, headed approaching final furlong, every chance final 100 yards, rallied to lead again close home, driven out, won at Ffos Las 7f mdn hcp (5) gd in Aug beating Tudor (9-9) by nk, 3 ran.
Epic Express 15-2 (9-3) Chased leader on inside, pulled hard early, pushed along and weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 12, 10 1/4l behind So Grateful (8-10) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Adace 12-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 9, 17 1/2l behind Almaan (10-5) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Street Poet (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Led, headed and close up over 6f out, led again over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, led again 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Belisa De Vega (9-2) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Rogue Storm (IRE) 2-1 (9-4) In rear, in touch, pushed along and headway over 1f out, soon ridden and stayed on to lead well inside last, won at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcp (6) gf in Aug beating Twilight Steel (9-12) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Sapphire's Moon 6-4fav (9-1) Tracked leading pair, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 3l behind Porfin (9-11) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Lady Xenia 11-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 9 1/2l behind Ravenglass (9-6) at Redcar 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug.