held up towards rear, headway on outside 3 out, ridden and one pace after next, no impression approaching last
tracked leaders, blundered 4 out, challenged after next, mistake 2 out, soon lost place, ridden and stayed on to take 3rd towards finish, no impression with front pair
led or disputed lead, went on after 9th, ridden and headed between last 2, kept on same pace, no impression when lost 3rd towards finish
held up behind, headway 3 out, in touch on inside when mistake next, ridden to challenge between last 2, stayed on to lead towards finish
took keen hold early, held up in rear, headway 3 out, challenged next, led between last 2, kept on, headed and no extra towards finish
mistake 2nd, led or disputed lead, blundered 5th, lost place after 9th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, chased leaders when blundered 8th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before next
chased leaders to 8th, mid-division, chased leaders again under pressure 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before next
tracked leaders, lost place 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off next
There are three Irish-trained runners in this finale with CAIRNSHILL looking the pick ahead of Lilywhite Gesture and Duroob. Mark McNiff's charge made a promising start in handicaps at Uttoxeter last month and is only a pound higher here. What A Game is probably the best of the home team but looks a shade high in the weights at present. Bold Prince Rupert came up against an improver at Southwell but more evidence is needed before deciding if he's finally turned the corner.
Tokyo Javilex (FR) 10-1 (11-12) In rear, soon pushed along, modest headway 3 out, no impression, well beaten next, 8th of 11, 23 1/4l behind Who Am I (11-2) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
What A Game (IRE) 6-4fav (11-7) Led until before 6th, outpaced after 2 out, stayed on flat, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Gabriel Oats (11-0) at Stratford 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Down Time (USA) 4-1 (10-13) Held up, ridden and dropped to rear 3 out, kept on approaching last, 4th of 8, 22 3/4l behind Mr Snoozy (11-6) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Lilywhite Gesture (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Soon towards rear, 14th from 10th, pushed along 4 out, progress to chase leaders and one pace from before last, 5th of 16, 12l behind Top Of The Town (11-3) at Roscommon 3m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Cairnshill (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, 3rd from 2 out, stayed on, nearest finish, 3rd of 15, 3 3/4l behind Celtic Passion (11-1) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Duroob 10-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, mid-division when fell 3 out, at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Arcamante (ITY) 14-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, mistake 5th, headway after 9th, well beaten before 2 out, went 3rd last, 3rd of 9, 34l behind Victor Leudorum (11-4) at Stratford 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Sgt Bull Berry 8-1 (10-4) Mid-division, lost place and behind from 7th, soon pushed along, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out, at Southwell 3m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Bold Prince Rupert (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Behind, headway under pressure 3 out, went modest 2nd before last, kept on, flattered by proximity to eased down winner, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Generous Chief (11-11) at Southwell 3m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Touch Of Steel (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Led to after 1st, tracked leader, lost place 9th, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, at Southwell 3m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
