led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway from over 5f out, chased leaders over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
held up in touch, smooth headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
pulled hard in mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, never nearer
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on well nearest finish
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten, tailed off
mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, lost place over 3f out
GIANT SEQUOIA sets the standard here after winning last time out at Kempton, but joint top-weight New World Order and My Les are among the likely dangers. A change of yard worked wonders for the well-bred Giant Sequoia, who lost his maiden tag at the sixth time of asking. This is a very slight step up in trip and he's gone up five pounds for that success, but neither are a concern given there's not likely to be too much to beat here. My Les carries a six pounds penalty after winning at Brighton last week, but still has more than a stone in hand. He disappointed when he ran here before over this trip, and his Sussex success may have been a one-off, but a quick return to the track before going up in the weights for that 10 lengths win suggests connections believe there may be more to come off this lowly mark. Jim Best is having a decent year, and she's his only runner on the card. New World Order's two wins have come over shorter trips at Wolverhampton and more recently Kempton. A quick re-appearance under a penalty there was unsuccessful, but he's won off a higher mark previously. Preference though is for Giant Sequoia.
New World Order (IRE) 5-2 (9-10) Led, headed over1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 13l behind Pianoforte (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Giant Sequoia (USA) 7-2fav (9-7) Held up in touch, tracked leaders and going well over 2f out, led 1f out, ran on, won at Kempton 1m 3f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Sep beating Sircozy (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Ardmaddy (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 11l behind Cape Marien (9-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Divertimenti (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Led for 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 11l behind Cadeaux Fax (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Zalkani (IRE) 20-1 (8-3) Held up towards rear, under pressure halfway, soon short of room, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 23l behind Bell Island (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Honkey Tonk Tony (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 13l behind Nevada Desert (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Champagne Fizz (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) In touch, driven and headway 3f out, chased winner well over 2f out, soon ridden, lost place 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Arty Crafty (9-8) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
It's Josr 16-1 (9-1) Led 1f, tracked leader, challenged 3f out, soon led travelling well, ridden clear 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 14, shd behind Little Sark (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Suhailah 40-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, lost place well over 3f out, 13th of 14, 25l behind Mellow Mixture (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Good Buy Dubai (USA) 15-2 (8-7) Soon towards rear, staying on same pace and no chance when hampered on far rail approaching final furlong, 9th of 15, 13l behind Windpfeil (8-4) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Summer Bounty 25-1 (8-4) Dwelt, always in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 15l behind Sagunt (9-1) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Jezza 100-1 (9-3) With leaders, lost place over 5f out, weakened 4f out, 10th of 12, 28l behind Woodlark Island (9-3) at Lingfield 1m mdn auc stks (5) pol in Sep.
My Les 14-1 (8-7) Close up, tracked leader 4f out, bagged stand rail and led over 3f out, driven clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, ridden out, won at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo sll (6) gd beating Dhania (8-12) by 10l, 13 ran.
Arlene Phillips 12-1 (8-6) Mid-division on inside, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge, 6th of 12, 10l behind Tinkerbelle (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
The Beat Is On 66-1 (8-11) Always behind, 9th of 11, 30l behind Blue Nymph (8-11) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
