prominent, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed, not quicken inside final furlong
behind, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders to halfway
in touch, ridden and hung left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway over 3f out, ridden and hung left from 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 3f out
keen, led early, led again 5f out to 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders to 3f out
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, headed 5f out, weakened over 3f out
Withdrawn
Nonrunner
Speakerboxxx was a game winner last time and can follow up today at the expense of We'll Meet again and Intended. Paul Cole's three-year-old was much the least exposed of his field when beating Blushing Russian, but was dropped markedly in class and took advantage, leading briefly three furlongs out then going on again close home for a workmanlike success. This opposition is slightly stronger but there should be more improvement to come and he can make it back to back victories. We'll Meet Again is a consistent sort and under his very capable rider should run his race again and will be hard to keep out of the frame. Intended ran well on his only attempt on the all-weather and gets in here on a very low mark.He hails from an in form yard and should make his presence felt. Best of the rest could be Vettorious, but Speakerboxxx is open to plenty of improvement and gets our vote.
Sound And Vision (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Took keen hold behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 8l behind Chigorin (9-4) at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo & 4yo sll (5) gs in Sept.
Intended 16-1 (8-9) Track leaders, under pressure 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 15l behind Papality (8-9) at Bath 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in Oct.
Dave (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Went right start, in touch until ridden 2f out and weakened quickly, 12th of 15, 8l behind Clearing Sky (8-2) at Bath 5f hcp (6) hrd in Sept.
Speakerboxxx 8-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, rallied to regain lead approaching final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Southwell 7f stk (7) fbs beating Blushing Russian (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
We'll Meet Again 12-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Western Roots (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Yorker (USA) 28-1 (8-9) Prominent for 5f, 11th of 14, 23l behind Stevedore (9-1) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Fulvio (USA) 10-3fav (9-5) Keen, soon chased leader, led well over 1f out, headed last strides, 2nd of 12, hd behind Cayman Breeze (9-3) at W'hampton 7f stk (7) pol.
Majehar 33-1 (9-0) Outpaced, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 8l behind Coconut Moon (8-9) at W'hampton 5f mdn stk (5) pol.
Sydneyroughdiamond 40-1 (8-13) Soon towards rear, 9th of 12, 14l behind Sarraaf (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Mutared (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, driven to lead 2f out, ridden and kept on gamely final furlong, won at Southwell 1m stk (7) fbs in Oct beating Witchcraft (8-9) by 1l, 14 ran.
Vettorious 8-1 (8-9) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching 1f out, weakened, 5th of 13, 5l behind Magic Warrior (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk (7) pol in Sept.
Barons Spy (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden when not much room 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 12l behind Western Roots (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Gem Bien (USA) 16-1 (8-10) Behind from halfway, 15th of 19, 36l behind Mystical Ayr (8-3) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.
Sister Eugenie (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Spitfire Bob (8-9) at Southwell 1m sll (6) std.
