behind, headway before 3 out, went 2nd after 2 out, not much room and switched left before last, soon forced to switch right, kept on to lead post
tracked leaders, went 2nd before 2 out, went 3rd before last, kept on same pace
led, reminders stable bend, ridden before 2 out, pressed before last, kept on and headed post
in rear and keen, fell 5 out
tracked leader, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened
Ashoka should be capable of a good performance in this field, though he does have a bit to prove after his last two starts and preference is for CAPSY DE MEE . Jamie Snowden's gelding has a touch of class about him and also has chasing experience on his side. He can build on his debut in this sphere and score. Pemba can get more competitive after another 1lb drop, while Perseid could be the fly in the ointment if his jumping issues have been ironed out.
Ashoka (IRE) 12-1 (12-3) Always well behind, 9th of 11, dist behind Utility (12-5) at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Capsy De Mee (FR) 5-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, led 2 out, ridden and headed last, edged left flat, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Theo (11-10) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Pemba (FR) 6-1 (11-11) With leader, led 6th, headed when not fluent next (water), led 9th, headed 2 out, faded into 4th flat, 4th of 8, 7 3/4l behind Theo (11-10) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Stealing Mix 17-2 (11-0) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd when hit 3 out, not fluent next, soon outpaced, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 11l behind Azzuri (11-7) at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Aug.
Perseid (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Led, headed before 4 out, weakened after 2 out, 5th of 9, 37 3/4l behind Final Fling (10-6) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
