in rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
held up, headway 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead towards finish
prominent, ridden 2f out, led approaching final furlong, headed towards finish, lost 2nd near finish
held up, headway approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on, not reach winner
held up, headway over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, never able to challenge
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, soon ridden along, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
close up, ridden and weakened 2f out
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
Ghalib, Nameitwhatyoulike and Shared Equity all won handicaps last time. The first-named is still a three-year-old so may have the most scope of that trio, though this is a big step up. Lightning Moon, Lancelot Du Lac and Jack Dexter all finished practically upsides in the Sprint on Champions Day at Ascot three weeks ago and should enjoy this easier grade. The latter is a standing dish in this and won it in 2013, though was behind Lancelot Du Lac when only fourth last year. GOLDEN AMBER is one of three her trainer runs in this but the filly could be the pick. She's held her form really well all year and won't mind the ground, beating the penalised Iveagh Gardens on similar going in Ireland a couple of years ago. Mobsta may be progressing but could find this a tough assignment.
Iveagh Gardens (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, some progress in straight, switched right and bumped rival 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Sovereign Debt (9-12) at Leopardstown 7f lst stks (1) gd in Oct.
Ghalib (IRE) 3-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ffos Las 6f hcp (3) hvy in Aug beating Personal Touch (9-2) by 2l, 5 ran.
Golden Steps (FR) 8-1 (9-8) Behind, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 13th of 19, 8 1/4l behind Shared Equity (9-1) at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Jack Dexter 33-1 (9-2) Towards rear, no chance when not clear run inside final furlong, 16th of 20, 7 1/2l behind Muhaarar (9-1) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gs in Oct.
Lancelot Du Lac (ITY) 40-1 (9-2) Chased leader, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 14th of 20, 7 1/4l behind Muhaarar (9-1) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gs in Oct.
Lightning Moon (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Prominent far side, pushed along challenging 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 20, 6 1/2l behind Muhaarar (9-1) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gs in Oct.
Mobsta (IRE) 11-8fav (9-13) Prominent, switched right after 2f, hung left and pressed leader over 1f out, stayed on to lead final strides, readily, won at Newmarket 6f stks (3) sft in Oct beating Apache Storm (9-8) by nk, 6 ran.
Nameitwhatyoulike 16-1 (9-4) Made all centre, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gs in Oct beating Mass Rally (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 21 ran.
Shared Equity 7-1fav (9-1) Always prominent towards far side, led over 2f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on well, won at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Oct beating Go Far (9-2) by 3l, 19 ran.
Cordial 33-1 (8-1) Dwelt towards rear, ridden halfway, never on terms, 12th of 18, 7 1/2l behind Easy Road (9-3) at Doncaster 5f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Golden Amber (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Raced far side, tracked leader, led group and overall over 1f out, soon ridden, headed entering final furlong, chased leading pair, weakened and lost two places towards finish, 5th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Mistrusting (9-0) at Newmarket 6f lst fll stks (1) gd in Oct.
Links Drive Lady 20-1 (9-1) Raced wide, always in rear, eased final furlong, tailed off, last of 12, 36 1/4l behind Secret Missile (9-1) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (3) pol in Oct.
Spiraea 12-1 (8-9) Held up in last pair, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, weakened just over 1f out, 4th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Maggie Pink (9-7) at Newbury 7f hcp fll (3) sft in Oct.
Spring Fling 11-8fav (9-10) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 11, 4l behind Acolyte (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp (4) pol in Jul.
