in touch, ridden and lost place over 3f out, soon behind, never dangerous after
started slowly, towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra final 150 yards
behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
towards rear, ridden and wide straight 3f out, hung left stands side rail 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, soon clear
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong
soon hanging right, led until headed over 4f out, stayed prominent until eased from 2f out, virtually pulled up
tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out
always rear, outpaced final 3f
in touch, ridden over 2f out, keeping on one pace when checked 1f out, not recover
always in rear group, never a factor
chased leaders, led over 4f out until headed over 1f out, faded final furlong
Height Of Spirits is given a narrow vote in a wide open contest, Sion Hill and Ponte Vecchio could be the main rivals. The selection was very slowly away at Goodwood last time out and never got in a blow. He is much better judged on previous form which included an excellent second to Postmaster over this trip at Lingfield. A repeat of that run could be good enough this afternoon. Sion Hill did manage a recent victory over the nine furlong trip at Wolverhampton. The trip last time was a little bit on the short side and he will go close here over today's distance of a mile. Ponte Vecchio has only had a couple of runs this season but has shaped with promise and has claims on the pick of last season's form. The best of the rest could be Fantastic Delight, but our idea of the winner is Height Of spirits.
Drink To Me Only 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, some late headway, 7th of 12, 6l behind Reveur (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) std.
Future Deal 8-1 (9-3) Keen, chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Dawson Creek (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Height of Spirits 14-1 (10-7) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 10th of 12, 13l behind Snark (11-5) at Goodwood 1m 1f amt hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Kathleen Kennet 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 13, 17l behind Moyoko (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Sept.
Kinsman (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon held, 7th of 12, 17l behind Ile Michel (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Primeshade Promise 20-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 29l behind Moyoko (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Sept.
Sion Hill (IRE) 9-2 (8-8) With leader, led over 5f out, headed 1f out, faded, 4th of 12, 2l behind Ceris Star (8-6) at W'hampton 7f app stk (7) pol.
Holyfield Warrior (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Led to over 4f out, chased winner to over 1f out, weakened quickly, 11th of 12, 15l behind Surprise Act (9-1) at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Musical Locket (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Always behind, 12th of 14, 11l behind Forced Upon Us (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol.
Natco 10-1 (8-12) Prominent, pushed along halfway, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 4th of 6, 16l behind Fidelia (8-12) at Ripon 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Ponte Vecchio (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Close up, chased leader 5f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Palmetto Point (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Whos Counting 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 13, 4l behind Snow Bunting (8-13) at W'hampton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Xalted 9-1 (9-0) Started slowly, soon in touch, ridden and weakened from 2f out, 8th of 12, 6l behind Scarlett Heart (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 3yo sll (6) pol.
Fantastic Delight 5-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance when hung right over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Reveur (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) std.
