close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden 3f out, never on terms
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
towards rear, ridden 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
raced wide in touch, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced, driven and stayed on inside final furlong
held up, headway on inner 3f out, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no threat to winner
in rear, effort on outer 4f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, driven and kept on inside final furlong
Lacerta lost his maiden tag in good style at Newcastle earlier this month though takes a slight step up in grade from a 5lb higher mark. Fillydelphia has an almost identical record having gained her first success at Catterick a couple of weeks ago but Schmooze landed a handicap at this level here last month and should go close again. Regal Ways has yet to win a race but ran well here last weekend and is closely matched with Voice From Above on their 1-2 here in June. Irish-based handler John Feane has had five runners in the UK this season and three winners. The filly AZAMESSE (NAP) hasn't had much racing and is yet to prove she stays this trip but she has some scope and, with her low weight, can continue her trainer's good record.
Aleksandar 11-1 (9-2) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 18 1/2l behind Hurry Home Poppa (8-12) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp (5) gs in Sep.
Hallingham 8-1 (9-12) In touch, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Golden Emerald (10-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Regal Ways (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Led, headed 2f out, no extra last 100 yards, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Celtic Power (8-12) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Schmooze (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Celtic Power (8-12) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Furiously Fast (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Outpaced in rear, soon detached, 5th of 7, 12 1/4l behind Erik The Red (9-7) at Beverley 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Lacerta 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, challenged over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (6) gs in Sep beating Gabrial's Hope (9-5) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Fillydelphia (IRE) 4-1fav (8-7) Tracked leaders, headway and effort over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (6) gs in Sep beating Aristocratic Duty (8-9) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Azamesse (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 18, 11 1/4l behind Bog War (9-8) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Voice From Above (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and headed close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Hero's Story (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Heading Home (FR) 10-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, dist behind Newera (9-4) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in May.