held up, ridden over 1f out, driven to lead final half furlong, headed and no extra final strides
led 1f, stayed prominent, effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in rear, good headway over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead final strides
held up behind mid-division, ridden when hampered over 1f out, not recover
held up, headway to dispute lead inside final furlong, soon headed, not pace of 1st 2
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
never better than mid-division
towards rear, some late headway final furlong, never nearer
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened rapidly
started slowly, in rear and soon ridden, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed final half furlong, weakened towards finish
chased leaders to halfway, gradually weakened
held up in touch, weakened rapidly from 2f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Plateau has been disappointing, but the drop in grade can help him to bounce back at the expense of Endless Summer, Witchry and Maltese Falcon to name but a few. Plateau gained his last success well over a year ago, but has been tackling much stronger company since, including when a close fifth to stablemate Machinist in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Sprint at Ascot in July. Subsequently down the field at Goodwood behind Saturday's York winner Fantasy Believer, he was then denied a clear run when fancied at Chester 18 days ago, and now drops in grade in a bid to put matters right. He is drawn high in this big field and has the very capable Ryan Moore to help, so must surely go close. Tony Carroll has been in good form, so Endless Summer cannot be discounted, while Witchry showed he is no back number by landing a class 5 handicap at Folkestone in July. Maltese Falcon finished second in a Group 3 at Longchamp last year so what is he doing in a claimer? Well, despite taking on top sprinters this year, his ability seems to have deserted him completely and he has been trailing in at the back, so maybe this will give him a confidence-boost, but for the winner we return to Plateau.
Witchry 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 15, 4l behind The Cayterers (8-1) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Plateau 4-1jt-fav (9-8) In touch, pushed along halfway, not clear run over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 7l behind Coconut Moon (8-11) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Endless Summer 8-1 (8-10) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, effort, not clear run over 1f out, not recover, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind The Cayterers (8-1) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Balian 13-2 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Tilsworth Charlie (8-12) at Bath 6f mdn stk (5) gf.
Little Edward 16-1 (8-12) In touch, weakened quickly over 1f out, virtually pulled up final furlong, last of 10, 11l behind Special Lad (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Spinetail Rufous (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Bumped start, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 4l behind Whistler (9-2) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Bollywood (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Led far side group, on terms, headed halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 6l behind Forces Sweetheart (9-0) at Folkestone 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Saintly Place 8-1 (8-6) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Lady Hopeful (8-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Galloway Boy (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened quickly over 1f out, 8th of 10, 5l behind Lady Hopeful (8-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Developer (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Steadied start, held up well in rear, never a factor from halfway, last of 14, 18l behind Littledodayno (8-7) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Sounds Simla (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 9l behind Jucebabe (8-6) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Elvina 11-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace for challenge, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Cosmic Destiny (9-5) at Lingfield 5f fll hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Flying Dancer 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened final furlong, 8th of 16, 4l behind Tilsworth Charlie (8-12) at Bath 6f mdn stk (5) gf.
Capital Lass 25-1 (8-3) Chased leaders far side group, switched to race stand side halfway, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 18l behind Dark Champion (8-12) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Straight As A Die 28-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden after 3f, weakened over 3f out, 10th of 12, 43l behind Monte Mayor Junior (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Maltese Falcon 33-1 (9-9) Mid-division, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 11, 12l behind Celtic Mill (9-9) at York 5f lst stk (1) gd.
Indian Bazaar (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, 23l behind Peruvian Style (9-1) at Bath 6f clm (6) frm in Aug.
