tracked leaders early, mid-division on outside, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, took 3rd post, nearest finish
tracked leader, lost place 3f out, behind final 2f
towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, edged left and kept on inside final furlong, never reached leaders
tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden and closed on leader inside final 2f, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never near leaders
tracked leaders, driven 3f out, ridden 2f out, headway under pressure towards far side over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure, never troubled leaders
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My Reward has been a model of consistency this year and produced a career-best effort to make all in a Listed handicap at Chester last week. This track also suits his style of running, though he’s closely matched with Graceland on today’s terms. Iain Jardine won the Ebor last month with Nakeeta and has another promising stayer on his hands in SEPAL. The four-year-old had only won modest affairs at Ayr and Thirsk before stepping up to a Class 3 at Hamilton but was equally impressive at the Scottish track and recent rain is very much in his favour. Gawdawpalin had an entry at Ascot yesterday and would be trying a new trip and stamina could also be a problem for Mukhayyam and Compton Mill given a strong pace is likely. Great Fighter has been in excellent form over hurdles and on the Flat this year, however, and has to go on the short-list.
Jaameh (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) In touch, headway 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Hochfeld (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Mukhayyam 14-1 (9-0) Soon led, driven and headed over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 12th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Fidaawy (9-4) at York 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Cleonte (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, outpaced 3f out, ridden and beaten over 2f out, 10th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Soldier In Action (9-10) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Graceland (FR) 6-1 (9-0) Slowly away keen in rear, never a factor, 9th of 11, 5 1/4l behind My Reward (9-5) at Chester 1m 5f hcp lst stks (1) gd in Sep.
Pumblechook 7-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, smooth headway over 4f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 13 1/4l behind Sepal (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Great Fighter 9-2 (9-1) Close up in rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, went 2nd final strides, not reach winner, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Yorkidding (10-0) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Sepal (USA) 7-2 (8-8) Mid-division, lost place over 5f out, switched left and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, drew clear, stayed on strongly, won at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (3) sft in Aug beating Brimham Rocks (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Compton Mill 4-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well, won at Leicester 1m 4f hcp (4) sft in Jul beating Deinonychus (8-3) by 2l, 9 ran.
Ravenous 20-1 (8-9) Led, clear over 3f out, kept on and headed towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Dubawi Fifty (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
My Reward 11-2 (9-5) Made all, quickened pace over 1f out, soon 2 lengths clear, driven out, won at Chester 1m 5f hcp lst stks (1) gd in Sep beating Cape Coast (8-5) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Tawdeea 10-3fav (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5 1/2l behind Marmajuke Bay (8-13) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Gawdawpalin (IRE) 2-1fav (9-9) Held up towards rear, steady headway from 2f out, soon ridden chasing leaders, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd post, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Great Hall (9-10) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (3) gs in Aug.