slow into stride, took keen hold and held up in rear, headway 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never able to challenge
held up in mid-division, switched out and good headway over 1f out, strong run to lead inside final furlong, comfortably
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
keen, tracked leaders on outside, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased when beaten final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in mid-division when went wrong and pulled up 2f out
keen hold, chased leader to 2f out, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, tracked leaders, weakening when hampered 2f out
held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, headway on wide outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 2nd final strides, no chance with winner
prominent, chased leader 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
slow into stride, held up in rear, brief effort on inside 2f out, soon weakened
Serre Chevalier, Pango and Royal Prince are three against the field in this wide open handicap and the vote is given to Serre Chevalier. The selection has won his last two races in good style and although he is rising in the weights, he looks a progressive type and he is taken to defy the handicapper again under conditions that suit. Pango rates the main danger as he also won well last time out when beating Solar Power but this looks more competitive and he would not want any rain and at likely odds he looks worth opposing. Royal Prince is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks weighted up to his best. However the first time visor may bring about some improvement. Malvern Light ran as if returning to form when third last time out and he looks to be on a handy mark but he is also wearing headgear for the first time which is off putting. Of the remainder Katiypour has conditions to suit and could run well at a price but in a trace where stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to Serre Chevalier.
Royal Prince 9-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 9, 2l behind St Andrews (8-12) at Newmarket 1m stk (2) gf in Jul.
Serre Chevalier (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, edged right and led just inside final furlong, ran on, ridden out, won at Goodwood 7f hcp (2) gd in Aug beating Sabbeeh (9-8) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Compton's Eleven 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 6l behind Serre Chevalier (9-0) at Goodwood 7f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Marching Song 8-1 (8-13) Towards rear, headway and not much room over 1f out, switched right and ran on final furlong, 5th of 20, 6l behind Tax Free (8-9) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Pango 5-2fav (8-13) Held up, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, won at Epsom 7f hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Solar Power (9-8) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Qadar (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Held up, headway halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Sea Hunter (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Malvern Light 11-2 (8-12) Started slowly, soon chased leaders, ridden 3f out, effort over 1f out, kept on but not pace to challenge, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Tahrir (8-10) at Salisbury 7f fll hcp (2) gf.
Katiypour (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway on rails when not clear run over 1f out, found room and ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Will He Wish (9-2) at Sandown 7f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
