mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden along 2f out to challenge, one pace
soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace and lost 2nd final stride
held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon ridden to lead inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on to take 2nd post, no chance with winner
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace
in rear and ran green, ridden over 2f out, no impression
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly from over 1f out
SALUTI was beaten only a head when runner-up over track and trip last time. He finished well ahead of Sentinel and should make another bold bid. Kingofmerrows and Juan Horsepower are closely matched on handicap ratings though the latter posted the best effort last time when second at Haydock. Captain Pugwash is a likely improver while the 360,000gns purchase Medahim is worth noting along with fellow newcomers Private Mission and Milburn Jack.
Bay Watch (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden and hung left 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 16, 13 1/2l behind Parfait (9-5) at Newbury 6f mdn stks (4) gs in Oct.
Juan Horsepower 20-1 (9-5) Always prominent, ridden to challenge from over 2f out, kept on well towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Brogan (9-6) at Haydock 7f (5) gd in Oct.
Kingofmerrows (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Native Soldier (9-5) at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Medahim (IRE) Kodiac colt out of Novel Fun.
Milburn Jack Foxwedge colt out of Tintac.
Private Mission Sepoy gelding out of Pivotal Drive.
Saluti (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, carried left inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, just held, 2nd of 11, hd behind Al Reeh (9-5) at Kempton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Sentinel 10-1 (9-5) Mid-division, on inside, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no chance with leaders, 6th of 11, 7 3/4l behind Al Reeh (9-5) at Kempton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Young Officer (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 15 1/2l behind Ocean Air (9-3) at Leicester 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Highland Clearance (FR) (8-10) 11th of 13, dist behind Simmie (8-10) at Chantilly 5f lst stks pol in Nov.
Captain Pugwash (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up, towards rear, headway on inside 2f out, edged left and stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Chessman (9-5) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.