slowly away, ridden 3f out, never nearer
always in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
prominent, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on, never nearer
stumbled start, chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, not reached leading pair
held up in rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead near finish
soon chased leader until over 1f out, no extra
ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
Peruvian Prince can land the finale at the expense of Benbrook, The Gaikwar and Billy One Punch to name but three. Peruvian Prince has been lightly raced this term and appears to be on the upgrade judged on a solid second to Altilhar at Brighton three weeks ago. He was trying to give the winner 3lb that day so deserves some credit, and should now be spot on as he bids to lose his maiden tag. Benbrook is likely to be a big danger as he gets weight off all despite having already won twice over this trip in class 5 company two months ago. He tried to make all at Sandown last time but tired up the hill and as this track is not as testing, he will have his supporters. The Gaikwar finished a close fourth at the Esher track last time, staying on, but has yet to impress over today's trip, unlike Billy One Punch who has won over the course-and-distance in the past. Successful at York the time before last, he had too much use made of him at Windsor over a shorter trip and will be more at home here. There are plenty in with chances, and only a tentative vote goes to Peruvian Prince.
The Gaikwar (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Keen hold tracking leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, finished well, 4th of 12, 3/4l behind Personify (9-4) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Alekhine (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Held up in 7th, brief effort on outside over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 8l behind Cusoon (9-8) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Press Express (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Raced wide, in touch, headway to chase winner inside final 3f until weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 6l behind Villa Sonata (9-2) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Billy One Punch 7-2fav (9-0) Led, headed 2f out, soon hung left and beaten, 8th of 10, 10l behind Bold Act (9-6) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Shahzan House (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Soon well behind, driven and struggling halfway, tailed off, last of 11, 43l behind Stotsfold (8-11) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Cormorant Wharf (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 4f out, kept on final 2f, never nearer, 5th of 13, 12l behind Great View (11-2) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Villarosi (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Always behind, 10th of 14, 11l behind Tuscarora (9-0) at Bath 1m fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Peruvian Prince (USA) 12-1 (9-10) In touch, effort 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Altilhar (9-7) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Ahmedy (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, pushed along early straight, soon struggling, 8th of 10, 20l behind Celtic Spirit (9-4) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Christmas Truce (IRE) 11-1 (8-6) Soon driven along to chase leaders, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 5l behind Personify (9-4) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Benbrook 7-1 (8-12) Led over 3f, tracked leader, regained lead briefly 2f out, chased leader to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 10, 8l behind Celtic Spirit (9-4) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
