chased leaders, ridden to challenge well over 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on, no extra
held up, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway 3f out, switched right over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, edged left, ridden out
led, ridden and headed 3f out, faded final furlong
held up, ridden and some headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, effort 3f out, kept on final furlong
held up, headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden 3f out, switched right over 1f out, little progress
tracked leader, led 3f out, soon ridden, hung right and headed just inside final furlong, no extra
held up, headway 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final 2f
mid-division, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out
Kingscape is just a token selection in a wide open handicap, Chocolate Caramel and Elegant Hawk are also worthy of respect. The selection has already managed a couple of victories this campaign as well as some decent placed efforts. He wasn't beaten far behind a progressive type last time out and may regain the winning thread this afternoon. Elegant Hawk is another dual winner, the latest success coming at Lingfield last week. The handicapper hasn't been too harsh and another big run can be expected. Chocolate Camrael started the season on a high enough mark but showed signs of a form revival last time and cannot easily be dismissed despite top-weight. Many others can be given a squeak on their best form but we return to Kingscape as the most likely winner.
Chocolate Caramel (USA) 10-1 (10-0) Close up, effort and every chance over 1f out, ridden and stayed on, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Boot 'n Toot (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Aug.
Zabeel Palace 16-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, hung right and kept on final furlong, 5th of 7, 3l behind Nawow (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
Kingscape (IRE) 7-2fav (8-11) Held up, not clear run 2f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, not reach leading pair, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Pivotal Answer (8-11) at Kempton 1m 3f hcap (4) pol.
Is It Me (USA) 8-1 (10-0) Led, headed 5f out, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 9, 8l behind Dig Gold (8-12) at Warwick 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Great View (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Tracked leader, led over 4f out to over 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, 16l behind Tifernati (9-6) at Newbury 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Elegant Hawk 6-1 (9-9) Mid-division, headway, switched right over 1f out, soon challenging, led just inside final furlong, ridden clear, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcap (5) pol beating Paymaster General (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Muhannak (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, 10th of 14, 6l behind Teslin (9-3) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Aug.
Mandragola 16-1 (8-12) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Swiss Act (9-3) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gf in May.
Snark (IRE) 11-4fav (11-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Rawdon (10-11) at Haydock 1m 3f amt hcp 0-80 (5) gf.
Going To Work (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Viva La Flag (9-2) at Newbury 1m 2f hcap (4) gf.
Rowan River 9-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 6l behind Venerable (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
