tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, slighty hampered approaching final furlong, soon weakened
held up, never dangerous
chased leaders, led over 3f out, hung left from over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
slowly into stride, held up, smooth headway over 2f out, ran on to lead near finish
held up mid-division, some headway over 1f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and no extra closing stages
held up, headway approaching final fulrong, ran on, nearest finish
mid-division, driven and headway over 3f out, ran on
held up, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly away, behind, effort when not clear run over 1f out, switched right and ran on
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led until headed over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened finbal furlong
chased leaders over 4f
speed over 3f out
There are plenty in with chances here but the vote goes to Call Me Max. Call Me Max is progressive and the handicapper might not have caught up with him despite the fact he comes here seeking a third-straight win. AAll rightMy Son has dropped to a handy mark based on last year's form, and acts on soft, while Marajuana has always been well-regarded at home and should have better to come. Clara Bow is likely to like the prevailing going and, with her form rating as solid anyway, should give a very good account of herself. My Princess has been raised two pounds for beating Zayn Zen a head here over a mile last time, and we rate that as solid form, so she is respected. Dancing Rose is also on the up and a four-pounds rise for a course and distance win still makes her competitive, we feel. Given that Cross My Mind's Wolverhampton conqueror, Zowington, has been narrowly beaten from a mark of 80 since, then the Cape Cross gelding can be given a chance. Game Lad is consistent but the handicapper might have him at present in terms of winning, while Sir Michael Stoute's all-weather winner King's Majesty and Sandown scorer Mutajammel have to be considered. Beaver Patrol has now been given a chance by the grader, while Mineral Star is another one on the up and Postgraduate will love the going. As we say, it's tricky, but we will side with Call Me Max.
Postgraduate (IRE) 11-2 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 21, 17l behind Mostashaar (9-1) at York 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Mineral Star (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Made all, ridden 2f out, ran on well, won at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd beating Desert Imp (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Mutajammel (FR) 13-8fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, hung left final furlong, in command final 100 yards, driven out, won at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (D2) gd in Sept beating Golden Fury (9-0) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Beaver Patrol (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Held up, driven and effort from 3f out, never going pace to trouble leaders, 5th of 7, 6l behind Salinja (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (3) gf.
King's Majesty (IRE) 13-8fav (8-11) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (D3) pol in Oct beating Dubai Dreamer (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Game Lad 9-2 (9-4) Close up, pushed along 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on one pace, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Dancing Rose (8-13) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Cross My Mind 2-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden, headway and switched left to challenge just over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead final 50 yards, readily, won at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf beating Councellor (9-0) by a nk, 15 ran.
Call Me Max 4-1fav (9-5) Raced centre, dwelt, hampered over 4f out and lost place, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Bluff (9-0) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Dancing Rose (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Keen, held up, ridden and headway 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Chief Scout (9-1) by a hd, 10 ran.
Jalissa 10-1 (8-3) Steadied start, held up in rear, outpaced over 1f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Little Venice (8-10) at Newmarket 7f fll hcp (3) sft.
My Princess (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Always prominent, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, all out, won at Newmarket 1m fll hcp (4) gd beating Zayn Zen (9-2) by a hd, 10 ran.
Clara Bow (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) In touch, disputed lead, every chance over 1f out, stayed on, no chance with winner over 1f out, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Spectait (8-11) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Wigwam Willie (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Reared start, behind far side, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Passion Fruit (8-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) gd.
Marajuana 16-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Extreme Beauty (8-9) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo fll (3) gf in Jul.
Alright My Son (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Held up last, moderate headway final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Bourgainville (9-3) at Sandown 1m 1f stk 0-75 (4) gf.
Scarlet Invader (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) In touch, ridden approaching 2f out, weakened, 10th of 13, 28l behind Castanza (8-5) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Striking Endeavour 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 24l behind Paris Bell (7-12) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (D2) sft in Oct.
