in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance final furlong, no extra final 50 yards
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden to challenge just inside final furlong, every chance, not pace of winner
tracked leaders, ridden and not pace to challenge over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
tracked leader to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, raced in snatches, ridden over 3f out, again over 2f out, no progress until kept on final furlong, never nearer
held up, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out but never dangerous
dwelt, in rear, headway and not clear run on inner over 1f out, switched right, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
pulled hard behind, ridden and outpaced from 2f out, soon weakened
soon led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
Stoic Leader has to be respected as he is set to go up 2lbs in future handicaps following a decent effort in defeat at Wolverhampton last week but just one win from his last 22 starts suggests that Roger Fisher's gelding is probably one to leave alone and preference is for Aggravation, who gets the vote ahead of Another Faux Pas. The last mentioned was in good form when last seen and would have solid claims if fit enough for her return but lack of a recent run is of concern so Brendan Powell's mare may be best watched. Kallista's Pride is capable but may be a shade high in the weights at present, while Perez remains a maiden but has shown promise in recent starts and could be of interest under Darryll Holland. The Willie Jarvis-trained Torquemada is gradually slipping to a fair mark but could maybe do with some more help, while Tiviski is hard to recommend on recent evidence and has yet to prove that she stays this trip. The vote then goes to Aggravation, who had no luck in running here over seven furlongs last time and looks worth another chance on the form of his earlier success over course and distance.
Stoic Leader (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Chased leader, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Mandarin Spirit (8-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Aggravation 5-2fav (8-10) Took keen hold in mid-division, hampered and checked over 2f out, not recover, 8th of 10, 5l behind Quantum Leap (8-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Another Faux Pas (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders in 4th, driven to lead over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, just held on, all out, won at Windsor 1m 2f stk 0-70 (5) gd in Aug beating Scutch Mill (8-7) by a hd, 9 ran.
Perez (IRE) 17-2 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway and hard ridden over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Bridgewater Boys (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Carry On Doc 100-1 (8-9) Very slowly away, always behind, last of 11, 12l behind Habshan (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Torquemada (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Jubilee Street (9-4) at Beverley 7f hcp (5) gd in Sept.
Tiviski (IRE) 9-2fav (9-1) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 14l behind Sweetest Revenge (9-3) at W'hampton 6f handicap (6) pol.
Kallista's Pride 10-1 (8-5) Disputed lead 1f, stayed prominent, chased winner 2f out, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Meditation (8-13) at Lingfield 7f handicap (5) pol.
