CLUMBER PLACE's half-length second off a pound higher mark at Yarmouth last Tuesday is the best recent form in this and, as he's ridden by leading amateur Simon Walker here, there seems little point in opposing James Given's charge. Piceno has place claims on the best of this year's efforts while Capitol Gain should make his presence felt with ground conditions in his favour, though was behind Piceno in a similar race at Chester in August. Nezami and Hamble may be the pick of the remainder.
Chellalla 100-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, took keen hold, weakened from 3f out, last of 12, 38l behind Multi Bene (9-10) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Piceno (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 11, 7l behind Grilletto (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Surround Sound 18-1 (8-1) Always behind, 14th of 17, 20l behind Ingleby Angel (9-5) at Redcar 1m hcp (2) gf.
Royal Marskell 16-1 (9-4) Slowly away outpaced, switched left over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Minimee (8-6) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Capitol Gain (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Switched left soon after start, outpaced and behind, headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Piceno (10-1) at Chester 1m (4) gd in Aug.
Mccool Bannanas 12-1 (9-1) Raced on near side rail, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 5l behind Cape Samba (9-5) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Clock On Tom 16-1 (8-11) Went left start, mid-division on outside, lost place over 3f out, soon lost touch, tailed off, last of 11, 40l behind Glanely (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Nezami (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Towards rear, headway 4f out, hung left 2f out, weakened soon after, 6th of 14, 10l behind Valentine's Gift (10-0) at Redcar 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Hamble 5-1fav (8-6) Mid-division, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Minimee (8-6) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Clumber Place 12-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Minimee (8-6) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Hellbender (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 10l behind Baraboy (8-6) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
George Benjamin 14-1 (9-3) Started slowly, behind, headway on outside over 1f out, went 3rd and edged left inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Prigsnov Dancer (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Rapid Water 66-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 6, 7l behind Peak Storm (9-1) at Chepstow 7f clm stks (6) hvy in Sep.
Justcallmehandsome 10-1 (8-5) Dwelt, in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 13l behind Silly Billy (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
