behind, kept on from 2f out, never nearer
soon led, headed just over 3f out, weakened quickly well over 2f out
always towards rear, never dangerous
soon tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
very slowly into stride, in rear, headway standside rail 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, all out
started slowly, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out but not reach leaders
tracked leader, led just over 3f out, hard pressed over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home
mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, soon under pressure and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear and always behind
behind, headway 2f out, not pace to reach leaders
tracked leaders, under pressure when checked over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance over 1f out, not quicken and one pace final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance final furlong, took 2nd close home
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
The Gaikwar, Will The Till and Border Edge are the three to concentrate on in the finale and the vote is given to Will The Till. The Gaikwar deserves to get his head in front as he has finished second in each of his last four starts. He was beaten a head by Will The Till on his penultimate start and they re-oppose today on identical terms. However, Greg Fairley's 7lb claim does give the Will The Till the slight edge today and for that reason we will make him our choice. Border Edge had been in good form before a disappointing effort last time at Windsor. That run may have come too quickly for him after a winning effort at Sandown but a 6lb penalty today hardly helps his cause. Silent Storm is more exposed than some of these but he will be suited by the step-up in trip and he could have decent place claims. This is a competitive handicap to round-up the card and the vote is given to Will The Till.
Logsdail 40-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 14th of 16, 10l behind Mine Behind (9-6) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Alfridini 9-1 (8-12) Held up, effort into mid-division when not clear run over 2f out and again over 1f out, soon eased when beaten, 16th of 17, 20l behind Brief Goodbye (8-13) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in May.
Mystic Lad 33-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden halfway, weakened 3f out, 9th of 10, 23l behind Giocoso (9-4) at Goodwood 1m hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Border Edge 8-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 6l behind Banknote (9-1) at Windsor 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Noora (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, driven on outer over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 11, 9l behind All Quiet (9-7) at Windsor 1m fll hcp (4) gd in Aug.
The Gaikwar (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) In touch, headway 3f out, led approaching 1f out, edged left and headed post, 2nd of 16, hd behind Trevian (8-4) at Chepstow 1m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Silent Storm 4-1 (9-5) Soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, no progress from over 1f out, 5th of 12, 12l behind Border Music (9-9) at W'hampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Balearic Star (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Led 1f, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 15l behind Out For A Stroll (8-1) at Nottingham 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Sling Back (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, 16th of 17, more than 13l behind Water Side (9-0) at Tralee 1m hcp 0-70 gs in Aug.
Distant Country (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 18, 4l behind Elidore (9-8) at Chepstow 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Secret Affair 20-1 (9-3) Held up, under pressure over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 13l behind Ballet Ballon (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Princelywallywogan 10-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, faded, 7th of 16, 6l behind Trevian (8-4) at Chepstow 1m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Fasylitator (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, ridden and not much room inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Golden Dynasty (8-9) at Epsom 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Will The Till 5-2fav (9-6) Held up mid-division to rear, headway under pressure under 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Whatatodo (8-11) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Admiral Compton 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 10, 16l behind Amica (9-5) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Threezedzz 14-1 (9-8) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 16, nk behind Trevian (8-4) at Chepstow 1m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
