prominent, ridden along over 3f out, weakened final furlong
prominent for 5f
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-divison, headway over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden along and headway 2f out, driven over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on strongly
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
took keen hold behind leader, effort over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden along when weakening 3f out
always rear division
led, ridden over 2f out, staying on until headed well inside final furlong, no extra close hom
Chin Wag is well treated by the conditions of this contest and gets the verdict ahead of Lazy Darren and Oscarshall. Karl Burke's charge is rated 73 and ran up to that mark at Kempton last time out when finishing a close up fourth in a competitive handicap. He gets weight today from mainly inferior rivals and should be capable of taking advantage. Lazy Darren ran well in a hot Newmarket handicap last week and should be thereabouts, but may struggle to give ten pounds to the selection. Meanwhile Oscarshall is from a yard going well and would have chances on some of his earlier form. Of the others Snow Dancer has bits and pieces of form this season to suggest he could be in the shake up. Howver Chin Wag does appear on the way back to form and he can take advantage of his low weight.
Demolition 12-1 (8-9) In touch, not much room and lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 6l behind Harry Tricker (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Sept.
Mister Castlefield (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Always behind, trailing straight, 11th of 14, 8l behind Carpetcall (8-7) at Wexford 1m 4f mdn stk gf in Aug.
Lazy Darren 5-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear far side, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 18, 3l behind Bankable (8-11) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs in Sept.
Proper (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, beaten when hampered inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 5l behind Touch of Style (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Sept.
Snow Dancer (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 14l behind Moheebb (8-4) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Sept.
Oscarshall (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Bumped start, behind, effort on inside over 1f out, plugged on one pace, 9th of 13, 7l behind Tender The Great (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Chin Wag (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, rallied final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Touch of Style (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Sept.
Feeling Peckish (USA) 150-1 (8-10) Mid-division, driven and headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 29l behind Silver Suitor (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Grethel (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Towards rear, headway over 3f out to chase leaders, soon ridden and kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Moheebb (9-6) at Ayr 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Shotley Mac 12-1 (8-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, driven and edged left when headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Moheebb (8-4) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Sept.