made all, ridden and stayed on gamely final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened soon after
always towards rear, never on terms
held up towards rear, never on terms
held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms
held up towards rear, some headway over 2f out, pushed along and weakened inside final 2f
held up towards rear, ridden on inside over 2f out, switched left inside final 2f, kept on towards finish, not reach leaders
dwelt, in rear, some late moderate headway
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced inside final 2f, never dangerous after
chased leader, went 2nd over 6f out, lost 2nd inside final 2f, chased leaders, weakened entering final final furlong
chased leaders on outside, pushed along over 2f out, weakened soon after
tracked winner 2f, handy 3rd on inside, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd again over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, always held
difficult loading, held up, closer in mid-division on inside over 3f out, switched left over 2f out and again inside final 2f, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden in 3rd and one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, went 2nd inside final 2f until over 1f out, weakened final furlong
While the lack of a recent run is a slight concern, REMMY D ran well in both starts here last year on ground with some give. He is still on a decent mark and could be a worth a speculative wager. Smeaton is much respected as he opened his account with a victory over course and distance two weeks ago, though is 7lb higher now. Lukoutoldmakezebak will appreciate the softer ground after two runs on faster surfaces last month. Guvenor's Choice and shock Redcar winner Global Exceed look the pick of the remainder.
Smeaton (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) Made all, clear over 1f out, unchallenged, won at Hamilton 1m hcp (6) sft in Jun beating Flying Moon (8-8) by 3 1/4l, 11 ran.
Armed (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Silver Dust (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Lukoutoldmakezebak 16-1 (9-4) Never better than mid-division but plugged on late, 9th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Global Exceed (9-0) at Redcar 1m hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Scots Sonnet 18-1 (9-3) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Etikaal (9-1) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Remmy D (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon faded, last of 14, 19 3/4l behind Gamesters Icon (9-6) at Ayr 1m hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Reaver (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Dragons Will Rise (8-11) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Global Exceed 28-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, good headway towards far rail inside final 3f, chased leader over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, led final stride, won at Redcar 1m hcp (6) gs in Jun beating My Boy Lewis (9-7) by shd, 14 ran.
Zealous (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, dist behind Black Pirate (11-10) at Kelso 2m (4) sft in Jan.
Highlight Reel (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Ginger Max (9-2) at Redcar 7f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Guvenor's Choice (IRE) 5-2fav (9-4) In touch in mid-division, effort over 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Betty Grable (9-6) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Quickly Does It 50-1 (8-2) Pushed along to maintain position in midfield, lost place and ridden 3f out, behind entering final furlong, kept on past beaten horses, 9th of 11, 13 1/4l behind Edgewood (8-12) at Hamilton 6f hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Bawaader (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Global Exceed (9-0) at Redcar 1m hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Retirement Beckons 16-1 (9-0) Steadied start, towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Smeaton (9-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Dark Devil (IRE) 28-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, pushed along for effort over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Turntable (9-7) at Doncaster 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.