led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
towards rear, pushed along over 1f out, never near leaders
dwelt soon tracked leader, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon every chance, stayed on inside final furlong
raced wide held up, ridden 3f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, led approaching final furlong, driven out
dwelt always in rear
towards rear, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
dwelt in touch, ridden and headway entering final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and weakened 2f out
Reposer and Fantasy Gladiator were both placed over track and trip last time but are upped a grade today. Amood looks struck on his current mark and the handicapper refuses to relent while Front Page News won over 6f here last month but has been well beaten in a couple of starts since. DOCTOR SARDONICUS ran below par at Wolverhampton last time but had separated a couple of subsequent winners when runner-up over course and distance earlier this year. David Simcock's colt gets a speculative vote on that form.
Doctor Sardonicus 7-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 11l behind Instant Attraction (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) in Sep.
Front Page News 25-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 9l behind Mon Brav (8-13) at Nottingham 6f hcp (3) gf.
Amood (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2l behind Almanack (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4).
Lord Ofthe Shadows (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, never on terms, 7th of 8, 11l behind First Post (9-2) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sep.
Reposer (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, took 2nd final 100 yards, not reach winner, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Fiftyshadesofgrey (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Cool Bahamian (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) In touch, not clear run and lost place entering final 2f, 9th of 13, 13l behind Outback Traveller (9-6) at Ascot 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Birdman (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, driven 3f out, ridden and lost place 2f out, soon behind, last of 12, 29l behind War Singer (9-0) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Fantasy Gladiator 25-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, good headway on inside over 2f out, chased leaders and every chance inside final furlong, lost 2nd and not quicken well inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Peace Accord (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Footstepsintherain (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Towards rear, effort on outer over 1f oout, one pace and no impression, 7th of 11, 8l behind Steelriver (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-80 (4).
Shaunas Spirit (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Prominent, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Port Lairge (9-2) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-55 (6) hvy.
Sheikh The Reins (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Unruly stalls, missed break, always detached in rear, took no part, last of 13, well behind Peace Accord (9-9) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
