awkwardly away and switched right start, held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, lost 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd
towards rear, plugged on inside final furlong, never involved
chased leading pair, ridden to lead entering final furlong, strongly pressed well inside final furlong, found bit extra last strides
held up toards rear, good headway on outside over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, every chance well inside final furlong, outbattled and found no extra last strides
awkwardly away, mid-division on inside, headway over 2f out, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
took keen hold towards rear, some late headway, never dangerous
soon tracking leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, outapced over 1f out, plugged on
always in rear, never a factor
Nonrunner
GLASTONBERRY was fourth at Ascot last time and a good run from the runner-up Spring Loaded in the previous race would boost confidence in his chances. Desert Strike pops-up when in the mood and won over 5f at Chelsmford in August with Elis Eliz back in third though the latter usually finds at least couple too good whatever the trip. Ejbaar never threatened to the winner when easily passed at Lingfield last time and drops back in distance and Salvatore Fury has to race off a 9lb higher mark back on the all-weather.
Flying Bear (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Rearing in stalls, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, no threat after, 7th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Nocturn (9-6) at Windsor 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Desert Strike 33-1 (8-13) Led until over 1f out, weakened weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Seeking Magic (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp (3) pol in Sep.
Glastonberry 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, not quite pace to challenge, 4th of 16, 1 1/4l behind Magnus Maximus (9-7) at Ascot 6f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Elis Eliz (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Slowly into stride, soon recovered chasing leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Desert Strike (9-8) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Salvatore Fury (IRE) 3-1fav (9-9) Steadied towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched left to challenge approaching final furlong, never a threat, 4th of 8, 4l behind Orion's Bow (9-8) at Hamilton 6f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Fear Or Favour (IRE) 3-1fav (10-0) Tracked leaders, effort on inner over 1f out, hampered inside final furlong, not recover, 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Skate (9-6) at Bath 6f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Bouclier (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 9th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Equally Fast (9-3) at Windsor 5f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Lightning Charlie 4-1fav (9-3) Took keen hold and prominent, hung right halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Pettochside (8-11) at Goodwood 6f hcp (4) sft in Sep.
Gabbiano 10-1 (9-5) Held up in last pair, some headway inside final furlong, never involved, 8th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Exchequer (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in May.
Anastazia 16-1 (9-3) Started slowly, towards rear, headway on inside 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, headway and squeezed through well inside final furlong, kept on but not pace to threaten, 4th of 10, 3l behind Live Dangerously (8-10) at Epsom 7f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Ejbaar 8-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 3 3/4l behind Can't Change It (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Addictive Dream (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Pressed leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, lost place inside final furlong, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Stake Acclaim (9-3) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
