held up behind, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
held up behind until ridden and kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leader, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
never better than mid-division
held up mid-division, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably
chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, soon lost place, no danger after
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure to go 3rd inside final furlong, no impression
in touch, ridden and lost place 3f out, behind
mid-division on inside, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, some headway on outside 4f out, lost place 2f out, soon weakened
Despite being 4lbs worse off with Jachol for around a couple of lengths deficit last time, LARGEM is given the vote to confirm those placings given that he has a much better draw as the curtain falls on the card. John Jenkins has enjoyed a good month or so with his runners and Largem was part of that upturn in fortunes when scoring over this trip at Wolverhampton on his handicap debut. A 6lb rise will make it tougher, and he does need to prove himself over this sharper track and on the faster surface, so this is far from a done deal. Jachol should get closer, but he is widest of all in stall 14 and not easy to win with either, so will take him on again. Arlene Phillips may have gained some confidence for a Ffos Las success, but this longer trip may stretch her stamina beyond its limits, especially from 3lbs higher. Saute is now 5lbs better off with the selection for finishing a further half-length away in third at Wolverhampton and given that Walter Swinburn's charge has a good draw here he may be the one to give the pick the most to do. Peintre D'Argent looks a reasonable sort who would not look out of place involved in the finish, but Largem is the one for us.
M'lady Rousseur (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Ebony Eyes (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sep.
Largem 16-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged left and stayed on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Sep beating Jachol (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Good Buy Dubai (USA) 4-1fav (9-2) Slowly away, in rear, ridden 4f out, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 17l behind The Last Don (9-6) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jul.
Peintre d'Argent (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Held up mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 10l behind Suitably Accoutred (8-4) at Hamilton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Dhania (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, not run on, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Sounds Of Jupiter (9-11) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Saute 33-1 (8-13) Led for 3f, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Largem (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Sep.
Tinkerbelle (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Largem (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Sep.
The Saucy Snipe 9-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, led 4f out, driven and headed 2f out, weakened final 1f, 5th of 14, 10l behind Perception (9-4) at Kempton 2m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sep.
Valkyrie (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Slowly away and behind, ridden and headway to chase leading pair over 3f out, driven to chase winner over 2f out entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Eloise (8-9) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-50 (7) fbs in Aug.
Primera Rossa 6-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 12, 6l behind Trempari (9-9) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Arlene Phillips 8-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, hard ridden and under pressure inside final furlong, just held on, won at Ffos Las 1m 2f hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Sep beating Arabian Silk (8-7) by nk, 10 ran.
Tiffany Lady 25-1 (7-13) Steadied start, held up last, some headway and in touch wide over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened inside final 2f, 6th of 7, 17l behind Scottish Affair (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Jachol (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Held up, headway on outer over 5f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Largem (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Sep.
Persian Tomcat (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 15, 27l behind Hurricane Thomas (9-13) at Beverley 1m 2f Amateur Handicap (0-60) (3yo+) (6) gf in Sep.
