mid-division, faded final furlong
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, soon headway, led well inside final furlong, driven out
held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, soon lost place
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, never dangerous
tracked leader until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, chased leaders halfway, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace
towards rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out
Nonrunner
A tough one to call and LAURIE GROVE is far from the most confident selection of the day. Mr Rainbow and Bawaardi are both unexposed and capable of improvement. Each merits interest in this company, while the consistent Kingswinford is capable of at least making the frame and giving each-way punters a run for their money if all 17 acceptors stand their ground on the day. The last named is difficult to get right, though. And the fact he is still 2lb higher than his last winning mark has to be a concern. Bawaardi was gelded between his solitary start as a juvenile and making a winning reappearance last month. There was a lot to like about that performance and has to be of interest now he is starting to pay off his huge purchase fee. Mr Rainbow is related to a number of successful types and showed he has inherited the will to win by scoring in bloodless style on debut at Wolverhampton at the start of this month. A mark of 82 looks harsh for one so inexperienced but he is in the hands of very shrewd connections and may have plenty more to offer. However, Laurie Grove makes the most appeal from those with more experience and, given the manner of his improved effort on his first start since also being gelded when he was fourth in a better race at Ascot, Laurie Grove is given the benefit of the doubt in this fiendishly tricky handicap.
Indian Art (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, behind, headway between horses and ran on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 5th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Ravi River (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Victoria Sponge (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Chased leading pair, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final 1f, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Royal Intruder (9-1) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Laurie Grove (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway 2f out, soon driven, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 4th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Glowing Praise (8-13) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Mr Rainbow 5-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway and switched right well over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol beating Anagram (8-12) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Thousand Miles (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 7l behind Faithful Ruler (9-4) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Shangani 11-2 (9-0) Close up, ridden inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Mutamared (9-3) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Poppet's Lovein 9-2 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer, 5th of 8, 2l behind Feeling Fab (9-10) at Musselburgh 1m flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf in Sep.
Lovely Thought 13-2 (9-2) Soon with leaders on outer, ridden to challenge 2f out, ridden, wandered soon after, weakened final 1f, 7th of 12, 5l behind Olynard (9-4) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Global 33-1 (9-2) Prominent, driven 2f out and soon weakened, 13th of 17, 20l behind Glowing Praise (8-13) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Hi Shinko 5-1fav (8-13) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 5l behind Lindoro (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Miss Eze 4-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, held up behind leaders, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, driven and beaten over 2f out, last of 6, 20l behind Mosqueras Romance (8-9) at Kempton 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jul.
Kingswinford (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) In touch, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 5th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Green Park (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Justonefortheroad 13-2 (8-8) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 4l behind Wigram's Turn (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Captain Dancer (IRE) 4-5fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened and eased, 8th of 9, 29l behind Peter's Gift (8-11) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in May.
Bawaardi (IRE) 11-8fav (9-1) Dwelt, held up, stumbled over 2f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, shaken up entering final furlong, stayed on to lead final stride, readily, won at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Sep beating Space Station (9-1) by ns, 10 ran.
Leadenhall Lass (IRE) 17-2 (8-0) Tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Lindoro (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Carbon Hoofprint 9-2 (9-3) Led, ridden over 2f out, no extra towards finish, 6th of 9, 2l behind Kaolak (10-0) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
