Gabrial The Devil and Ugo Gregory filled the places in last year’s renewal though the former finished behind Paws For Thought and Gifted Ruler over track and trip in July. Poet's Magic has placed since winning here in June but Consensus De Vega disappointed on her handicap debut and BAILEYSGUTFEELING is preferred. The latter was having his first outing since May when scoring at Lingfield and there looks more to come this year.
Paws For Thought (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 4th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Percy's Lad (9-8) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Prince Of Bel Lir (IRE) 4-1 (10-0) Led main group, led overall over 2f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 7 1/2l behind Equiano Springs (9-6) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Poet's Magic 11-4fav (9-8) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, went second over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no match for winner, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Jump The Gun (9-7) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Alablaq (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance until winner quickened on inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind That's Just Dandy (9-6) at Windsor 1m hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Gifted Ruler 20-1 (9-5) Dwelt in rear, pushed along over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Fools Rush In (10-2) at Chester 1m hcp (3) gs in Jul.
My Little Tip (IRE) 28-1 (9-1) Held up, pushed along when behind 3f out, never involved, 12th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Carnival Zain (9-5) at Thirsk 7f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Gabrial The Devil (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Never better than midfield, 5th of 9, 4l behind King Of Tonga (8-11) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Royal Musketeer 18-5 (10-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Akkeringa (9-10) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Baileysgutfeeling (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Pressed leader over 5f out, edged left and led 2f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 7f hcp (4) pol in Aug beating Secret Strength (9-3) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Queen's Sargent (FR) 33-1 (10-4) 0towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, edged right 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Diamondonthehill (9-8) at Redcar 1m hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Dayman (GER) 4-1 (9-3) Switched left start, held up in rear, headway out wide over 1f out, ran on towards finish, never going pace to reach leaders, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Brunel Charm (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp (4) pol in Jun.
War In Heaven (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Held up, pushed along and made no impression 2f out, 6th of 8, 6 1/4l behind Golden Voice (9-4) at Sandown 7f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Consensus De Vega (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) Dwelt start and raced in last, ridden over 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, too much to do, 4th of 11, 6l behind Buckshaw Village (8-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Ugo Gregory 10-1 (9-8) Midfield, pushed along over 3f out, weakened from 2f out, last of 9, 15l behind Judgment Call (9-1) at Carlisle 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
