held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
close up, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
led, headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
dwelt, in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, always well held
held up towards rear, headway on outside 3f out, ridden and edged right over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, stayed on well towards finish
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
held up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on entering final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
On the same terms as they met at Ripon on Thursday, if both of them turn up again 48 hours on then Abbondanza can confirm superiority over Caprio in this claimer, but both may have to give best to SAN CASSIANO. The selection was a debut scorer at Kempton last season but has struggled so far this time around in handicaps from marks of 90 and 89. This is a much easier task, given that he is much better off at the weights with his opponents than if they were contesting a handicap. Trip and ground are of no concern and with the stable firing he has a great chance of returning to winning ways. Abbondanza has found his level in these events and has to be respected. He is in cracking form and is most likely to take advantage if the selection fails to fire. Caprio is also very likely to be thereabouts. Last Sovereign has frame claims if able to produce his best, with conditions to suit, but few others should get into it and San Cassiano gets the nomination.
Caprio (IRE) 11-4 (9-8) In rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Abbondanza (9-2) at Ripon 6f clm stks (5) gd.
Last Sovereign 4-1fav (9-0) Led 2f, chased leaders, effort approaching final furlong, soon short of room and one pace, 5th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Dance And Dance (9-4) at Chester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in May.
Abbondanza (IRE) 1-2fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, lead entering final furlong, kept on, driven out towards finish, won at Ripon 6f clm stks (5) gd beating Caprio (9-8) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
San Cassiano (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Raced stands side, always in rear, 10th of 11, 40l behind Business As Usual (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
King's Sabre 11-2 (8-11) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, led and hung right over 1f out, driven out, won at Yarmouth 1m mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gd beating Macanta (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
White Deer (USA) 8-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 7l behind Appalachian Trail (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f clm stks (6) pol in Nov.
Vogarth 15-2 (8-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 3f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Wotatomboy (8-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in May.
Whispered Times (USA) 6-1 (8-13) Behind, no chance when slightly hampered over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 9l behind Pepper Lane (8-2) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Pure Nostalgia (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Led, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Maze (9-9) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Feed The Goat (IRE) Choisir gelding out of Charming Victoria.
Luv U Noo 18-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 16, 8l behind Just The Tonic (8-7) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Gadobout Dancer 80-1 (8-1) Prominent, raced keenly, driven and every chance over 2f out, faded over 1f out, 10th of 12, 19l behind So Bazaar (8-9) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf in May.
