tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final 2f, stayed on final furlong
behind, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
led, headed over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, eased final furlong
raced keenly, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, weakened final furlong
with leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, kept on
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride and not much room start, behind, not clear run and switched right 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on strongly to chase winner well inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
The trio for the shortlist are PEOPLETON BROOK, Westwood Dawn and The Happy Hammer with the vote going to Peopleton Brook. The selection has yet to win on the all-weather but he went close over 6f here last time when he chased home Sam's Cross. He is bred to be suited by this extra furlong and if he gets home okay then he should prove tough to beat. Westwood Dawn has finished second on each of his last three starts and although he is entitled to be thereabouts at the finish, it is worth noting that he was well beaten on his only previous try over today's trip. The Happy Hammer ran his best race for a while at Wolverhampton earlier in the month, but the simple fact is he looks better suited by a slightly longer trip than this. Purus has got course and distance form so he is another to consider. However, for the winner we are happy to stick with Peopleton Brook.
Tudor Prince (IRE) 5-1fav (9-1) Steadied start, never reach beyond mid-division, 10th of 12, 15l behind Efisio Princess (8-5) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Carmenero (GER) 25-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Efisio Princess (8-5) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Lunces Lad (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 13l behind Louphole (8-13) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Purus (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, pushed along 4f out, beaten when hung left to far rail 2f out, last of 11, 16l behind Rondeau (9-1) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Peopleton Brook 12-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on well inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Sam's Cross (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Sep.
Jord (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Struggling halfway, 8th of 9, 10l behind Feelin Foxy (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f fll hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
The Happy Hammer (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, switched right and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Silver Guest (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Convince (USA) 6-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Billy Red (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Westwood Dawn 5-2fav (9-1) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, hung left and led 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Shannon Golden (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f stks 0-55 (6) pol.
Goodbye Cash (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, not much room on inside 2f out, soon switched right, kept on, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Connor's Choice (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
No Grouse 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon lost place, no impression final furlong, 12th of 14, 7l behind Half A Crown (8-11) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Prince De Fortune 66-1 (9-2) Held up, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 5l behind Annes Rocket (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol.
