Huelgoat (FR) 5-6fav (11-7) Took keen hold, made all, went few lengths clear after 5th, reduced advantage after 8th, going best after 2 out, good jump last, went clear flat, readily, won at Stratford 2m 6f (4) gf in Aug beating Yellow Car (11-7) by 5l, 5 ran.
Prince Imperial (USA) 2-1fav (11-4) Led, prominent when headed after 1st, led 7th, went clear before 2 out, shaken up approaching last, went further clear flat, canter, won at Fontwell 2m 3f mdn (4) gs in Sep beating Batwomen (10-11) by 23l, 9 ran.
Yellow Car (IRE) 6-4 (11-7) In touch, went second after 8th, shaken up after 3 out, ridden next, hung left in behind winner approaching last where not fluent, made no impression run-in, 2nd of 5, 5l behind Huelgoat (11-7) at Stratford 2m 6f (4) gf in Aug.
Hauraki Gulf 10-3 (11-4) Close up in rear, not fluent 12th, ridden and headway when not fluent 2 out, chased winner next, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Investment Manager (11-5) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (3) sft in May.
Sox's Sun (IRE) 300-1 (11-4) Took keen hold in rear, behind 5th, tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Light Dragoon (11-4) at Worcester 2m mdn (4) gd in Sep.
