steadied in touch, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, readily
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, soon driven in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
behind, driven along over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
behind, ridden halfway, plugged on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
slight lead, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
broke well, hampered on inside and lost place after 1f, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden and hung badly left 2f out, soon weakened
hampered after 1f, mainly behind and no chance final 2f
Navigation is given a narrow vote in the most difficult race on the card, Ruman and Mister Elegant are two others with strong claims. In fact it wouldn't be of any great surprise which horse landed this event, but Navigation did put in a solid effort last time out. He was only just touched off by Compton Classic at Musselburgh and if that wasn't just a one off he has to be given every chance in this modest event. Ruman is lightly raced this season and showed improved form last time when third behind Charming Ballet on the turf at Lingfield. He has solid form on the all-weather as well and looks a major threat. Mister Elegant ran a blinder over course and distance last time out and a repeat effort will make this one hard to beat. Consistency though is not the trademark of any of these and so Navigation is the choice, but with plenty of reservations.
Ruman (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) In touch on rails, ridden, unable to quicken over 2f out, ran on, went 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Charming Ballet (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Sovereignty (JPN) 11-2 (9-1) Disputed lead until weakened quickly over 1f out, 5th of 14, 7l behind Forced Upon Us (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol.
Majestical (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, outpaced, 12th of 13, 9l behind Tag Team (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Mister Elegant 7-1 (8-10) In touch, headway over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, ran on always held, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Ishibee (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Land Ahoy 50-1 (8-4) Led, headed halfway, weakening when hampered 2f out, 8th of 9, 11l behind Lord of The Reins (8-9) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Sept.
Limonia (GER) 16-1 (8-0) Jumped awkwardly, pulled hard, soon held up in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 14l behind Scarlet Oak (8-8) at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) sft.
Sir Loin 25-1 (9-0) Dwelt, behind, pushed along over 2f out, never reached leaders, 9th of 13, 11l behind The Jailer (8-5) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
King Egbert (FR) 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, driven along 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 10, 5l behind Stormburst (8-4) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Davids Mark 6-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, moderate headway on outside, 7th of 10, 9l behind Stormburst (8-4) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Titian Saga (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Pulled hard, held up, mid-division, never troubled leaders, 8th of 12, 6l behind Monashee Prince (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Navigation (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) In rear and pushed along, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 7, nk behind Compton Classic (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f clm (6) gd.
Gone'n'dunnett (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, soon lost place, no danger after, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Kindallachan (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Sept.
