dwelt mid-division, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, kept to go 3rd near finish
towards rear, ridden after 2f, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
dwelt, tracked leader after 1f, ridden halfway, hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden halfway, not trouble leaders
tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden out, gamely
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 1f out
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, just held
dwelt outpaced
awkward start, outpaced
dwelt chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
Nonrunner
It'll be interesting to see whether Kinigi can resume her progression at a course she likes but perhaps a hectic schedule is catching up with her and we'll take a chance on FAIR PASSION. Derek Shaw's filly won her sole try here despite refusing to settle and she arrives on the back of a decent second at Kempton, when staying on behind an enterprisingly ridden winner. Off the same mark as that run she looks primed to run a big race despite her wide draw. La Capriosa wasn't beaten far in a blanket finish here recently and is generously dropped 3lbs so expected her to feature from the off along with Colorus, himself involved in that tight finish too. Devil You Know, Galpin Junior and Dancing Freddy all have form claims but have to show they can produce their best here as does Sands Of Dee, although the latter is bred to relish the surface and should be considered.
Equuleus Pictor 13-2 (8-12) In rear, switched left well over 3f out, effort 2f out, never on terms, no impression 1f out, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Sloop Johnb (8-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Kinigi (IRE) 4-1fav (8-12) Chased leaders on outside, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 9l behind Viking Spirit (9-2) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Oct.
Fair Passion 4-1 (9-6) Took keen hold, held up tracking leaders, stayed on to 2nd inside final furlong, never quite going pace to challenge, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Love You Louis (8-13) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Whiskey Junction 20-1 (9-3) Behind stands side, driven along halfway good headway under pressure over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, finished well, not able to reach winner, 2nd of 16, nk behind Sharpened Edge (9-5) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.
La Capriosa 6-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, kept pressing leaders until no impression towards finish, 5th of 12, 1l behind Sloop Johnb (8-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Dancing Freddy (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Made all, ridden entering final furlong, just held on, won at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct beating Red Roar (9-1) by ns, 7 ran.
Galpin Junior (USA) 11-4 (8-6) Close up, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, headway and switched left 2f out, ridden over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Avonvalley (8-1) at Catterick 5f clm stks (6) sft.
Argentine (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, 8th of 13, 7l behind Darcey (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Pawan (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 9th of 12, 5l behind Sloop Johnb (8-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Devil You Know (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon led, driven clear over 1f out, held on well, won at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Oct beating Harting Hill (9-5) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Colorus (IRE) 12-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, ridden to close over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, just held, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Sloop Johnb (8-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Sands Of Dee (USA) 4-1fav (10-13) Always prominent, hard ridden from over 1f out, soon led, stayed on well under pressure, won at Musselburgh 5f am hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Oct beating Monsieur Harvey (9-10) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Cape Royal 11-2 (9-1) Blindfold off slightly late and slowly into stride, headway to chase winner over 3f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 9l behind Grand Stitch (8-11) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Foreign Rhythm (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Behind centre, outpaced over 2f out, 8th and still plenty to do over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong to lead final 75 yards, ran on well, won at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Oct beating Bedloe's Island (9-6) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
