held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong
always in rear
held up in rear, headway 3f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, just held on
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, ridden and ran on, not quite reach winner
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, headway over 2f out, effort inside final furlong, kept on one pace
close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, never a factor
prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon weakened
close up, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
NonRunner
Kieren Fallon rides Kilbaha Lady for Nigel Tinkler in this popular charity race but the recent Newcastle second has the lowest rating of these, apart from reserve and stablemate Allux Boy. Whatwouldyouknow is in good form and so is Timmy Murphy’s mount Ascot Week. Dubai Acclaim was second in a better race at Leicester last month and should give Sammy Jo Bell a good ride while Redcar winner Valley of Fire is from the Les Eyre yard that went close to winning this last year. Placebo Effect is quite consistent and arrives off the back of a win at Carlisle and three-year-olds Flying Dragon and One To Go are also respected but we’ll take a chance on SANDS CHORUS. This trip may be on the short side for the seven-year-old but he’s only just qualified for this race having been dropped 11lb since running in the Spring Mile here at the start of the season. He’ll be in the firing-line from the outset and could stay on best to repel challengers.
Ascot Week (USA) 8-1 (11-8) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 4 3/4l behind Insurplus (10-6) at Redcar 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Destroyer 25-1 (8-11) Chased leader, ridden inside final 2f, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened towards finish, 8th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Siglo Six (9-4) at Sandown 1m hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Dream Walker (FR) 3-1 (9-6) Mid-division, driven 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never pace to challenge, 7th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Inner Circle (9-10) at Beverley 7f stks (5) gs in Aug.
Dubai Acclaim (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Pinnata (9-9) at Leicester 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Hammer Gun (USA) 50-1 (8-11) Slowly away, in rear, some late minor headway, 7th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Kasbaan (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp (3) pol in Sep.
Kannapolis (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Pinnata (9-9) at Leicester 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Kilbaha Lady (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway 5f out, challenged over 2f out, led narrowly entering final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind Home Before Dusk (9-6) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Placebo Effect (IRE) 4-1fav (9-8) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, held on gamely, all out, won at Carlisle 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug beating Mr Cool Cash (8-2) by hd, 12 ran.
Poet's Pride 3-1fav (9-5) Held up in mid-division, took keen hold, headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not much room final 75 yards, held after, 7th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Valley of Fire (9-3) at Redcar 7f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Sands Chorus 6-1 (8-3) Led, driven over 2f out, headed when ridden inside final 2f, kept on same pace, no impression in 4th final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Benadalid (8-13) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Valley of Fire 15-2 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, edged right, stayed on, won at Redcar 7f hcp (5) gf in Aug beating Strawberryandcream (9-0) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Whatwouldyouknow (IRE) 9-2jfav (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden and effort from 2f out, unable to quicken over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Ventura Royal (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m 1f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Windsor Cross (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) In touch, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, no impression with front pair final furlong, 3rd of 9, 7l behind The Corporal (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Flying Dragon (FR) 12-1 (9-7) Raced wide held up, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Thechildren'strust (9-12) at Salisbury 1m hcp (5) gd in Sep.
One To Go 6-4fav (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance when rider dropped rein briefly over 1f out, held towards finish, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Northern Lyte (8-10) at Beverley 1m hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Allux Boy (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Held up, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Lagenda (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Elusive Heights (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Prominent, came centre turning in, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 33 3/4l behind Spiorad (10-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp (4) sft in Aug.
