soon led, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out
held up, soon in touch, closed 3f out, every chance 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway and switched left 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
prominent early, chased leaders, went 2nd 7f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
led early, chased leader until 7f out, effort 3f out, every chance 2f out, held inside final furlong, kept on
held up in touch, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
NonRunner
Songkran’s winning run came to an end at Newbury last time and all his earlier wins came on faster going. Baasem also disappointed at Newbury recently without any obvious excuse but Multellie placed off today’s mark in soft ground at Hamilton earlier. FRANSICO BAY will handle the underfoot conditions back on Turf after winning at Kempton and going close again at the same track last week. Ed de Giles charge may prove the one to side with Arabist and Rake's Progress hard to recommend.
Baasem (USA) 5-1 (9-12) Midfield, ridden over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 6th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Rhythmic Intent (10-0) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Songkran (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Slight lead, narrowly headed halfway, in front again 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/4l behind C'Est No Mour (10-12) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Multellie 15-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden and one pace in 4th over 1f out, 4th of 8, 8 1/4l behind Zeeband (9-0) at Thirsk 1m 6f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Rake's Progress 6-1 (9-2) Always behind, never a factor, 8th of 9, 17 1/2l behind Seinesational (9-9) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Arabist 18-1 (9-1) Switched left start, held up and always behind, 7th of 8, 21 3/4l behind Future Investment (10-0) at Chester 2m hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Francisco Bay 11-2 (9-12) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Rodrigo Diaz (9-2) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (5) pol in Sep.
Knowing 7-2 (9-12) In touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 7 1/4l behind Berrahri (9-10) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (4) sft in Aug.