mid-division towards near side, headway over 1f out, strong run to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
went right and bumped start, led on near side rail, clear halfway until ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost places towards finish
mid-division far side, headway chasing leaders 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
chased leaders 4f
mid-division, headway in centre over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
mid-division towards far side, headway chasing leaders over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, weakened well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway near side rail over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
chased leaders 3f
chased leader, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, kept on
raced towards far side, always behind
restless in gates and bumped start, chased leaders on near side rail, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
towards rear, never threatened
NonRunner
Three-year-olds have a very good record in this so Samovar, who completed a hat-trick when successful here in the spring, has to be considered after an encouraging return from a long break here earlier this month. Pavers Pride is in cracking form having won twice at Musselburgh and beaten a head at Ayr so should go well despite being on his highest ever mark. Dr Doro has won three of his last four and his only defeat came when tackling 6f. He wouldn't want any more rain and has shot up the weights but looks likely to give another good account. Ocelot gained reward for some fine efforts when dropping into this grade at Musselburgh. He's at home on very quick ground so he's another who wouldn't want the going to ease. His new stable companion BECKER is just the type his trainer does so well with. He's been gelded since joining the yard and is back on the same mark as when last successful so gets the vote in a tricky sprint handicap in which Tan, who ran much better than expected from a long way out of the handicap at Catterick, is also respected.
Ocelot 3-1fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, driven to lead over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp (5) gf in Sep beating Mable Lee (8-10) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Samovar 33-1 (9-3) Raced centre and overall leader, ridden 2f out, edged left and headed entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Hawaam (9-2) at Nottingham 5f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Suwaan (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Led stands side group but 4 lengths down with centre group, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Hawaam (9-2) at Nottingham 5f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Tan 40-1 (8-7) In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Foolaad (9-2) at Catterick 5f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Dr Doro (IRE) 6-4fav (9-9) Chased leader, ridden halfway, stayed on to lead close home, won at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gf in Oct beating Pearl Noir (8-9) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Becker 2-1fav (9-7) Unseated rider on way to start, led 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Bomad (8-11) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Grandfather Tom 18-1 (8-11) Keen, hampered soon after start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on, never nearer, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Queen Of Desire (9-5) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Suitcase 'n' Taxi 8-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Spirit Of Wedza (8-12) at Catterick 6f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Madame Bounty (IRE) 11-4fav (8-9) Behind, headway under pressure inside final 2f, soon ridden, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Equimou (9-2) at Salisbury 5f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Yorkshiredebut (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Led, driven and headed over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 6 1/2l behind Ocelot (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Lydiate Lady 12-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Saaheq (8-7) at Doncaster 5f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Undercover Brother 16-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, last of 11, 8 3/4l behind Makanah (9-7) at Doncaster 5f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Pavers Pride 5-2fav (10-11) Close up, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp (5) gd in Oct beating One Boy (10-10) by 1l, 8 ran.
Belledesert 8-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, 8th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Broadhaven Honey (9-0) at Brighton 5f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Wrenthorpe 14-1 (9-2) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 6th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Outrage (9-6) at Newcastle 5f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Bellevarde (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Prominent on rail, pushed along halfway, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner, lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra in 4th towards finish, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Captain Lars (9-10) at Goodwood 5f hcp (5) gs in Sep.
