tracked leaders, ridden to press leader over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
raced wide mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced wide towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd post
in rear, effort on inside over 1f out, one pace final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
dwelt in rear, not clear run from 2f out, kept on final furlong, never able to challenge
raced wide tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
awkward leaving stalls and slowly away, always in rear
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders
mid-division, headway entering final furlong, soon led, readily
It could pay to stick with the progressive KING FERDINAND here. He won by three lengths eased down over C&D a week ago and Andrew Balding's charge can shrug off a 6lb penalty and follow up. Lord Of The Reins returns from a lay-off having won his last two starts at this track in April and should be thereabouts at the finish, while September's Haydock winner Squires Gate has solid claims with a recent comeback run at the same track under his belt. Dominium won his maiden here but hasn't raced since April last year, while Night Trade has gone back up 3lb for finishing second at Hamilton three weeks ago.
Zip Lock (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, chased clear winner until inside final 2f, weakened quickly over 1f out, eased when no chance final furlong, 12th of 13, 23l behind Thunderball (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Night Trade (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden halfway, effort entering final furlong, not quicken near finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Toby Tyler (9-3) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Desert Strike 16-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden 3f out, beaten when slightly hampered inside final 2f, hung right after, 6th of 7, 7l behind Ritual (9-12) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Dominium (USA) 5-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Avenuesnalleyways (8-13) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr '10.
Quasi Congaree (GER) 25-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind Soap Wars (9-7) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
King Ferdinand 11-8fav (9-7) Soon led, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on strongly, eased close home, won at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jun beating Hoover (9-2) by 3l, 8 ran.
Safari Mischief 7-1 (8-13) Raced wide, keen held up in touch, joined leaders going well 2f out, soon ridden and found little, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Humidor (9-0) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Dream Catcher (FR) 3-1fav (8-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 9, nk behind Kingswinford (8-13) at Chester 7f Classified Claiming Stakes (0-80) (3yo+) (4) gf in Jun.
Lord of The Reins (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, headway to challenge over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 5f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr beating Fair Passion (9-5) by 1l, 7 ran.
Squires Gate (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 5th of 9, 6l behind Bassett Road (8-11) at Haydock 6f 3yo stk 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Firstknight 11-4 (8-13) In touch, went 3rd and edged right over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, took 3rd post, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Barnet Fair (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Great Acclaim 9-1 (9-6) Took keen hold close up, effort 2f out, soon ridden, weakened 1f out, 7th of 9, 16l behind Bajan Bear (8-12) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
