tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made all, ridden over 1f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, just held on
in rear and in touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked winner, every chance final furlong, soon pressed winner, just held post
Jakodima's win at Salisbury came in a claimer but the second has gone close twice since. POYLE JESSICA bolted up on soft ground at Chepstow having found the going too quick on her reappearance at Newbury. She looks capable of holding her own in better company when conditions are in her favour and should follow up here. Harlequin Striker has become disappointing but Best Endeavour might appreciate this drop in class, though looks thoroughly exposed.
Best Endeavour 20-1 (8-8) Prominent, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final 150 yards, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Mount Tahan (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Harlequin Striker (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Tracked winner, driven over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 16 1/2l behind Mujassam (9-5) at Salisbury 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Jakodima (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Chased leader, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead 1f out, going away towards finish, won at Salisbury 7f stks (5) gd in Jul beating Dandys Perier (9-2) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Poyle Jessica 5-2fav (9-6) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, kept on strongly, eased towards finish, won at Chepstow 7f hcp fll (5) sft in Jul beating Outlaw Kate (8-2) by 5l, 6 ran.