tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, outpaced halfway, ridden and kept on final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
in rear, ridden, headway and not clear run over 1f out, switched left and stayed on to take 2nd near finish, not trouble winner
mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out
made all, ridden and edged right over 1f out, stayed on
chased winner until well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
keen, raced wide in mid-division, hung right bend into straight 2f out, not a danger after
Nonrunner
For Life, Makabul and Dvinsky are the shortlisted trio here, with For Life set to continue his winning ways. With three wins in 41 starts, Dvinsky does not have a good wins to runs ratio. His recent third was a sound effort, though the feeling remains that he will find at least one too good. Makabul has won three times at Windsor over six furlongs and ran well there again last time to be a close second. His only previous outing here was disappointing and it may be worth waiting until he returns to the Thames side track again before supporting him. For Life has struck up a great rapport for Natalie Gemelova, winning three races from her four rides on the gelding. He handled the track well when last racing here, and this trip clearly suits, as he has won twice since coming back to this distance. For Life is only four pounds higher than when scoring last time and can do so again.
Fromsong (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Matsunosuke (9-10) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Buxton 8-1 (8-11) Held up mid-division, headway to go 3rd over 2f out, ridden and every chance well inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 4th of 10, 3/4l behind Ajigolo (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Cape of Luck (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Held up on stand side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 18, 3l behind Masai Moon (8-11) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Makabul 8-1 (9-3) Pressed leaders, stayed on to lead over 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Nouveau (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Bertie Southstreet 14-1 (8-11) Steady start, raced stands side, held up in rear, ridden and hung right over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 8l behind Blue Java (8-7) at Folkestone 7f hcp 0-85 (4) frm in Sept.
Silent Storm 25-1 (9-1) Always in rear, ridden over 3f out, struggling from over 2f out, last of 10, 19l behind Capricorn Run (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Sept.
For Life (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Led after 2f, made rest, hard ridden final furlong, held on well, won at Brighton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sept beating Buy On The Red (9-6) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Dvinsky (USA) 9-2 (9-2) Led, headed just inside final 2f, chased winner, no chance final furlong, lost 2nd on line, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Cativo Cavallino (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Ken's Girl 12-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 9l behind Swift Princess (8-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Nusoor (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Tracked leader and keen, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 6l behind Carcinetto (8-10) at W'hampton 6f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
George The Second 14-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Ajigolo (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
