went left start, tracked leaders in 4th, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed final 100 yards, lost 2nd place towards finish
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
held up in rear, switched left and headway over 1f out, led final 100 yards, edged right inside final furlong, ran on well
led and keen, ridden and headed final furlong, no extra towards finish
bumped soon after start, towards rear, never dangerous
dwelt, tracked leader and keen, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, tracked leaders in 3rd, weakened 3f out
held up behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace
VICTORIAN BOUNTY has a bit to find on official figures but Stef Higgins' charge is in good form at present and has been allotted a favourable high draw today. Vhujon seldom runs a bad race though he is probably better over five than six. Dingaan has been tried in much better company in the past though his handicap rating has been unhelpful in that sphere for quite some time. Fromsong has been a fine servant to connections whilse Elusive Fame looks to have completely lost the plot of late and looks to be operating at a level some way lower than the 80 he has achieved. Italian Tom is a winner at Sandown though his better efforts on artificial surfaces appear to have obtained at Southwell.
Italian Tom (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, 16th of 17, 8l behind Hazelrigg (8-9) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Elusive Fame (USA) 16-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden halfway, headway 2f out, not reach leaders, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Westwood (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Aug.
Vhujon (IRE) 4-1fav (8-7) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, driven inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Sunrise Safari (8-8) at Windsor 6f clm stks (6) gf in Oct.
Dingaan (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, always well held, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Primaeval (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Fromsong (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, weakened entering final furlong, soon eased, 13th of 15, 11l behind Tamarind Hill (8-11) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Oct.
St Ignatius 66-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 16, 14l behind Cardinal (9-2) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct.
Victorian Bounty 15-2 (9-8) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong to lead post, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct beating Rainy Night (9-4) by hd, 11 ran.
Louie's Lad 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, raced centre from halfway, soon under pressure and weakened, 7th of 8, 13l behind Kinigi (8-7) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-52 (6) gf in Sep.
Force To Spend 16-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, held up, ridden 3f out, effort over 1f out, weakened and eased final furlong, last of 10, 16l behind Fire Raiser (9-5) at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Oct.
Ironwud Compton Place gelding out of Millybaa.
Avow (USA) 12-1 (8-2) Took keen hold, chased leaders, weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 16l behind Dinner Date (9-1) at Kempton 1m app hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
