chased leader to 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, behind, pushed along over 2f out, never reached leaders
soon ridden and always in rear
made all, drew 2l clear over 1f out, weakening towards finish, held on
held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, no impession inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind and never a factor
chased leaders, hampered on rail approaching 3f out, weakening when hampered again soon after
raced wide in touch, driven along over 1f out, soon weakened
pulled hard, tracked leaders until weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, chased leading pair final furlong, strong challenge final strides, just failed
towards rear, headway under pressure 2f out, never reached leaders
In race four, Xalted is selected ahead of Brave Jack and Jools. Lightly raced, Xalted could go well here, having a solid all-weather record - one win and a third from two runs - and after having travelled well for a long way on Turf last time. Brave Jack came from a long way back to run well over course and distance last time and, given that he was running okay from higher marks back in May, can have the case built for him today. Jools got back to winning ways over course and distance last time and, despite not being the most consistent, has to be given every chance from just four pounds above his rating of that day. Racing now from just a pound above his Wolverhampton winning mark, Wodhill Schnaps is another to consider, while a return to his February form would make Shava competitive, and at a bigger price - having made late headway over six furlongs last time - Minnie Mill could go well. The James Fanshawe-trained Siesta is another to consider as her best run to date has come on the all-weather. Finally, Sir Loin is trying a new trip but would hold claims on his best form if taking to it, and Lost All Alone is possibly held by the selection based on earlier Lingfield form. And that selection, once again, is Xalted.
Jools 6-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, pushed along and ran on to lead final 100 yards, comfortably, won at Kempton 7f hcap (6) pol in Sept beating Laphonic (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Feelin Irie (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Raced along far side, prominent, joined main group 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Border Artist (8-13) at Yarmouth 7f hcap (6) gd in Sept.
Sir Loin 7-1 (10-10) Chased leaders stand's side, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 19, 5l behind Greek Secret (10-9) at Thirsk 6f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Wodhill Schnaps 15-2 (9-1) Towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 8th of 12, 8l behind The City Kid (9-1) at W'hampton 7f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
The Jailer 11-4fav (9-3) Behind, reminders halfway, came wide entering straight, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Sion Hill (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Sept.
Shava 11-1 (9-2) Towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2l behind Solicitude (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Sept.
Brave Jack (IRE) 9-4fav (9-2) Towards rear, good late headway, not reach leaders, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Sarah's Art (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Sept.
Minnie Mill 40-1 (8-12) In rear, good late progress, 5th of 13, 9l behind Gimme Some Lovin (8-12) at W'hampton 6f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Sept.
Miss Taboo (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, 4th of 14, 5l behind Singleb (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Xalted 13-2 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden and one pace final 2f, 5th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Montemayorprincess (8-8) at Leicester 7f 3yo sll (6) gd in Sept.
Lost All Alone 40-1 (8-1) Held up, ridden and lost place over 3f out, headway under strong pressure approaching final furlong, kept on, 5th of 13, 3l behind Wadnagin (8-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcap (6) gd in Sept.
Siesta (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) In rear, ridden, headway when hung left 2f out, weakened 1f out, 8th of 17, 10l behind Gleaming Spirit (9-11) at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Reveur 13-2 (8-11) Tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Bethanys Boy (8-12) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-50 (6) gs in Aug.
Neboisha 50-1 (8-10) Led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 10l behind Inquisitress (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
