in touch on inside, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
steadied start, tracked leading trio, smooth headway on outside 3f out, 2nd over 2f out, led 2f out, in command over 1f out, stayed on well
led, headed 2f out, chased winner, held over 1f out, ridden and no impression final furlong
chased leading pair, 2nd after 2f until ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
held up in rear, modest 5th over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leader 2f, chased leading pair, kept on same pace final 2f
Nonrunner
Most of these have been allocated a handicap mark with Sealed coming out best on today's terms. But he ran a shocker here last time and Ridgeway Storm is preferred on his earlier second over track and trip. Chatham House Rule is another to consider on his latest third at Leicester but the less exposed GALACTIC HALO gets the nod. The Cecil filly came up short when sent off favourite for her debut over a mile at Wolverhampton but much better is expected today given her half-sister won over course and distance.
Al Guwair (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Tracked leaders on outside, outpaced when winner quickened pace 4f out, ridden 3f out, never able to challenge, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 15l behind Dragon City (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Sep '13.
Ridgeway Storm (IRE) 15-2 (9-9) In touch, weakened quickly over 4f out, tailed off, eased, last of 10, well behind Annaluna (8-10) at Chester 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Chatham House Rule 20-1 (8-12) Led 2f, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Bajan Beauty (8-7) at Leicester 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Golden Bird (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Dwelt mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 6th of 9, 12l behind Artful Rogue (9-5) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Sep.
Sharp Lookout 7-2fav (9-7) Held up in last pair, never a factor, 7th of 8, 15l behind Aurelia Cotta (9-1) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fm in Jul.
Galactic Halo 7-2fav (8-11) Close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Persona Grata (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (5).
Loafer 66-1 (9-2) Strugging in rear 6f out, lost touch 4f out, tailed off, last of 8, 33l behind Fly Haaf (10-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jun '13.
Sealed (USA) 10-1 (9-5) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, faded over 1f out, 5th of 10, 24l behind Osaruveetil (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn stks (5) pol.