chased leaders, pushed along well over 2f out, stayed on well final 110 yards, led final strides
towards rear, ridden 1f out, kept on well inside last, nearest finish
very slowly away and lost many lengths, detached in last and eased
rear mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ran on same pace
handy on outer, pushed along and strongly pressed leader 2f out, ridden 1f out and disputed lead, every chance inside last, held closing stages
always in rear
mid-division, headway over 1f out and ridden, kept on, not quite pace to challenge
led, pushed along and faced strong challenge 2f out, ridden 1f out and joined, kept on, headed final strides
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never involved
front mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
rear mid-division, pushed along 2f out, no progress
Sir Oliver was only beaten half-a-length at Chelmsford last month, just ahead of the frustrating Riot, but was well behind HOW IMPRESSIVE at Yarmouth previously. The latter had earlier finished second over course and distance and was runner-up again at Wolverhampton subsequently – Richard Kingscote is back in the saddle today. Shoot To Kill was third at Kempton after winning over a mile here earlier but Dashing Dick is 0-14 on artificial surfaces.
Sir Oliver (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Led early, prominent, pushed along over 2f out, driven over 1f out, held well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Cloud Cover (9-12) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Riot (IRE) 7-4fav (9-13) Towards rear, pushed along 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 7, nk behind Gulmarg (10-0) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Jilly Cooper (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Cloud Cover (9-12) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Matty Too 17-2 (9-9) Front mid-division, pushed along 3f out, gradually weakened 2f out, held when hampered under 1f out, 10th of 12, 8 3/4l behind The Turpinator (9-8) at Thirsk 7f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Bowman (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Led and took field wide in home straight, ridden and headed inside final 2f, soon lost 2nd, weakened quickly final furlong, last of 8, 8 3/4l behind Bresson (10-0) at Epsom 7f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Shoot To Kill (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, a few lengths clear over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Valtellina (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Okami (IRE) 15-2 (9-10) Held up in rear, ridden and switched right over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 11, 5l behind Cloud Cover (9-12) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Dashing Dick (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Mid-division out wide, ran on under pressure between horses inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 5th of 9, 1 3/4l behind The Waiting Game (9-7) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
How Impressive (IRE) 11-10fav (9-12) Wore hood to post, raced keenly, chased leaders out wide, ridden and kept on same pace inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Regal Envoy (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Mamillius 33-1 (9-12) In rear, pushed along halfway, never a factor, 8th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Laoisman (9-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol in Sep.
Roman Spring (IRE) 22-1 (9-9) Took keen hold, in touch, lost place 7f out, headway over 3f out, not much room well over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 20 1/2l behind Dancing In Paris (9-3) at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Gannon Glory (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 3 3/4l behind Digital (9-7) at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Oct.
