chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on to press winner towards finish, always held
raced keenly, in touch, led over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, edged right final 100 yards, held on towards finish
reared and missed break, always in rear
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never on terms
behind, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, took 4th post, never reached leaders
led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression when lost place inside final furlong
behind, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never near leaders
tracked leader, driven and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, never on terms
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase leading pair inside final furlong, no impression
A low-key finale which features several who have been struggling to find their best trip and six runners who will have to carry more than their allotted weight. Amis Reunis, Divertimenti, The Strig and recent Carlisle scorer are among the latter group while It Must Be Faith is one of the former. Irish import Peace Accord will have to defy a penalty if he's to complete a four-timer but that isn't out of the question. STREET BOSS is no more than a speculative selection but he is only a three-year-old and the stiff finish here should suit as he stays further. Avonmore Star is back on a fair mark but has lost the plot lately.
Peace Accord 10-11fav (9-9) Tracked leaders, headway on outside 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Blue Bounty (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
It Must Be Faith 15-8fav (8-12) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon headed, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Vodka Chaser (8-10) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Avonmore Star 66-1 (8-8) Always in rear, outpaced over 2f out, last of 12, 14l behind Bop It (9-10) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Street Boss (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Slowly away, in rear, soon chased leaders, led over 4f out, riden and kept on inside final furlong, headed last 100 yards, no extra and lost 2nd place towards finish, 3rd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Old Man Clegg (9-8) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Opus Dei 100-1 (9-13) In rear, effort over 2f out ,never dangerous, 11th of 13, 11l behind Rise To Glory (10-5) at Hamilton 6f am hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Sugar Town 3-1fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 15, 9l behind Old Man Clegg (9-8) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Amis Reunis 7-1 (10-4) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 7l behind Liliargh (9-3) at Thirsk 6f ladies hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.
Divertimenti (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Close up stands side, raced alone after 2f, ridden 3f out, no impression, 5th of 12, 7l behind Peace Accord (9-13) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-55 (6) gf.
The Strig 4-1 (9-1) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind See Vermont (8-13) at Bath 6f app hcp 0-55 (6) gd.
Thewestwalian (USA) 18-1 (9-13) Held up in touch on outside, headway over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, driven and held on inside final furlong, won at Carlisle 6f am hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug beating Slim Chance (11-7) by nk, 8 ran.
