tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd 4f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
tracked leader, ridden approaching final furlong, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish
towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
Orientalist is tried in blinkers and Hanagan will ensure he gets every assistance from the saddle here but the gelding is too inconsistent to recommend, even in this grade. Poyle Judy won twice over this trip at Chepstow in August and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Epsom last time before being thrown out after her jockey failed to weigh in. She has every chance but this looks a good opportunity for NO POPPY to win her first race since scoring in this grade at Leicester at the end of May - she has been tackling stronger opposition lately. Auto Mac won at Beverley in July but has a bit to find at the weights here.
Orientalist 8-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden over 3f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 7, 5l behind Sure Route (9-7) at Epsom Downs 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sep.
Auto Mac 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division, outpaced 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Phluke (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Eastward Ho 100-1 (9-3) Chased winner until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong, 5th of 6, 23l behind Gud Day (9-8) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) gd in Jun.
No Poppy (IRE) 18-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Metropolitain Miss (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf in Sep.
Poyle Judy 13-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, no impression (finished 4th - disqualified), in a race won by Yojimbo (9-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sep, 10 ran.