led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no impression on winner from over 1f out, lost 2nd near finish
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on, went 2nd near finish, no impression on winner
in rear and niggled along with high head carriage, well beaten final 2f
went left start, mid-division, ridden and struggling over 2f out
not much room start, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden clear from over 1f out, eased near finish
took keen hold, close 2nd until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer
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Fantasy Justifier would have a shout if taking part but was due to run at Wolverhampton yesterday. Chica De La Noche and Athassel were both placed over 7f on their respective latest starts while Kinglami is usually in the mix at Chepstow but hasn’t won on the all-weather since 2013. Alkashaaf has shown no improvement for a slide down the weights as of yet and neither has LORD COOPER but the latter is having only his second start since wind surgery and gets a speculative vote having won here last year off a 15lb higher mark.
Chica De La Noche 14-1 (8-7) Led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Treasure Me (9-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp fll (4) pol in Sep.
Kinglami 10-1 (9-5) In touch in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Major Valentine (8-11) at Chepstow 6f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Alkashaaf (USA) 20-1 (9-10) Keen in touch, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Deeds Not Words (9-10) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Haraz (IRE) 50-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 10, 22 1/4l behind De Little Engine (8-10) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Saguaro (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Led until over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened final 100 yards, 5th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Alba Del Sole (8-11) at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Sep.
Two Seas 6-1 (9-4) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Kibaar (9-2) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Mimram 20-1 (8-13) Led and set strong pace, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly, last of 12, dist behind Livvys Dream (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Athassel 8-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, good headway on inside chasing leaders 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Soar Above (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Lord Cooper 66-1 (8-9) Steadied start, always behind, 11th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Start Time (9-8) at Thirsk 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Atlanta Belle (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Close up, ridden well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Good Business (9-6) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Fantasy Justifier (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on into 2nd inside final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Dr Doro (9-10) at Bath 6f hcp (6) fm in Sep.
Brother In Arms (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms, 11th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Plucky Dip (8-10) at Leicester 7f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
