chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, held up in behind leaders, headway over 2f out, pushed along to lead 2f out, kept on well final furlong
went left leaving stalls, mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, plugged on one pace final furlong
carried left leaving stalls, held up towards rear, edged right and pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on well to challenge inside final furlong, just held by winner
midfield, nudged along over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
towards rear, smooth headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, kept on well final furlong
prominent, nudged along over 2f out, faded over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 2f out, plugged on one pace final furlong
always towards rear
in rear, pushed along before 2f out, not a factor
prominent, ridden along before 2f out, one pace thereafter
in touch, disputing lead before 2f out, ridden along and weakened
mid-division, pushed along before 2f out, progress to dispute 4th, ridden along and one pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along before 2f out, progress to dispute 5th, ridden along and went 2nd 1f out, not pace of winner
prominent, ridden along before 2f out, weakened
mid-division, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden along, some late headway
slowly into stride, always towards rear
slowly into stride, pushed along 3f out, soon ridden along, never picked up
prominent, pushed along before 2f out, disputing 3rd before 1f out, ridden along and hung left, weakened
NonRunner
Yet another competitive handicap to end proceedings. Spanish Star and Marshal Dan are both consistent and two of four previous course and distance winners in the line-up. Lyndon B ran well in a higher grade at Goodwood three weeks ago, along with Ascot Adventure, after beating a big field earlier on that track. Top Secret was just beaten off a 6lb higher mark here in the spring and Secret Strength has been knocking on the door in lesser company. MICKS DREAM was slowly away and met trouble in-running when runner-up to the odds-on Nizaaka at Newmarket last time. An easy winner earlier on the July course, he’s come on in leaps and bounds and Harry Burns’ claim is a plus in a race like this. The handicapper has taken no chances with Diamond Ranger and Unspoken might need this but King Of Jungle is a contender.
Tomfre 11-2 (10-0) Prominent, ridden well over 1f out, gradually faded final furlong, last of 5, 7 1/4l behind Zainalarab (8-11) at Sandown 7f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Rainbow Fire (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Tracked leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Notre Belle Bete (8-9) at Kempton 1m hcp (2) pol in Apr.
Diamond Ranger (IRE) 11-8fav (9-11) Pressed leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 7f stks (5) pol in Jun beating Federal Street (9-4) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Lyndon B (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 11, 1 1/2l behind I'm A Gambler (9-5) at Goodwood 7f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Ascot Adventure 7-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 11, 1 1/2l behind I'm A Gambler (9-5) at Goodwood 7f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Spanish Star (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Steadied start, soon tracking leaders out wide, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra and held in 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Biggles (10-2) at Chepstow 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Marshal Dan (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Raced centre, overall leader until pushed along and headed 2f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Badri (9-6) at Newcastle 6f hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Unspoken (IRE) 85-40fav (9-10) Held up in last pair, pushed along 4f out, stayed on late, never going pace to get competitive, 5th of 12, 4l behind Mystery Fox (9-5) at Goodwood 7f (4) sft in Oct.
Aldhaja (USA) 13-2 (8-9) Prominent, ridden and dropped to rear over 2f out, tailed off from 1f out, last of 9, 16 1/2l behind Atrium (9-2) at Newbury 1m hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Trais Fluors 12-1 (10-7) Dwelt start and towards rear, driven along 2f out, never a factor, 6th of 8, 12l behind Carnival Zain (10-2) at Ascot 7f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Dinoo (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Went right start, tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Fresh Hope (9-1) at Newcastle 7f hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Top Secret 6-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, led, headed over 5f out, ridden along over 2f out, plugged on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Atrium (9-2) at Newbury 1m hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Huddleton Mac (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Prominent, driven over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Tommy de Vito (10-0) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
King Of Jungle (IRE) 11-2 (9-11) Dwelt towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Brazen Bolt (9-12) at Epsom 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Marks Bear (IRE) 18-1 (10-0) Always in rear, 6th of 7, 6 1/2l behind Temple Bruer (9-5) at Brighton 6f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Thapa VC (IRE) 7-2jfav (10-2) Held up in touch, ridden and headway entering final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 12, 2l behind George Morland (9-10) at Lingfield 7f hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Micks Dream 9-1 (9-1) Close up, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on one pace, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Nizaaka (9-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Secret Strength (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Raced in centre, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Ideal Guest (8-8) at Ascot 7f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Fangorn 5-1 (9-12) Led until over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Robasta (9-10) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Sep.
Dream Show 13-2 (9-8) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened from 2f out, 8th of 11, 11 1/2l behind Buckshaw Village (8-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp (3) pol in Aug.
