in touch on inside, effort over 1f out, soon no impression
chased leaders on outside, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, closed to lead near finish
in touch, headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, one pace and no impression on leading duo
switched left after start, outpaced in last pair, never a factor
chased leading pair on inside, ridden and went 2nd well over 1f out until inside final furlong, weakened final 100 yards
slowly away, outpaced in rear, never a factor
outpaced towards rear, some progress final furlong, never a threat
chased leader, wide on home turn and soon lost 2nd, weakened over 1f out
led, pushed clear 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, weakened and headed near finish
off the pace towards rear, plugged on inside final furlong, no threat
Roring Samson is penalised for winning over today's trip at Ffos Las but should go well again. Bubbly Bailey and Risky Rizkova were taking it in turns to beat each other over track and trip in July while Pharoh Jake pops-up at this level when the mood takes him and beat Excellent Aim here late last year. But a chance is taken on TOUCH THE CLOUDS returning to form given he began the season on a 13lb higher mark and finished third under Silvestre De Sousa in a higher grade sprint at Nottingham last time.
Roring Samson (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) In touch and towards rear, headway over 1f out to chase leader, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead post, won at Ffos Las 5f hcp (6) gs in Sep beating Bapak Bangsawan (9-7) by shd, 6 ran.
Bubbly Bailey 8-1 (9-7) Chased leaders on outside, every chance when bumped inside final furlong, soon hampered and eased, lost 3rd post, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Encapsulated (9-4) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Excellent Aim 10-3fav (9-7) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened closing stages, 4th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Picansort (8-13) at Brighton 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Pharoh Jake 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 2nd over 2f out, ridden to lead and edged left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 5th of 9, 3l behind Perfect Pastime (9-1) at Brighton 5f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Howyadoingnotsobad (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, every chance until no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Johnny Splash (9-2) at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Blackasyourhat (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, never threatened, 6th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Zuzinia (9-7) at Bath 5f hcp (6) fm in Sep.
Touch The Clouds 7-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, held when short of room inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Sleepy Blue Ocean (9-7) at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Fine Judgment 8-1 (9-0) Raced wide, tracked leaders until ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 11 1/2l behind Falsify (9-0) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Novabridge 50-1 (9-4) Always behind, 10th of 11, 13l behind Mad Endeavour (8-13) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Risky Rizkova 4-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Nasri (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Aug.