mid-division on outer, headway to chase leader over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up mid-division, pushed along over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, switched to outer over 1f out, never dangerous
dwelt, behind, headway on outer over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed final 100 yards
chased leaders on inside, pushed along over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, soon eased
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
with leader, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division on inside, headway and switched left when not much room over 1f out, kept on to lead final 100 yards, eased close home
in touch, ridden approaching final furlong, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden and rider lost whip over 1f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched left final furlong, ridden and kept on final 150 yards
close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
With a more professional start CARDINAL looks worth backing. Robert Cowell's son of Pivotal has ground conditions to suit and he ran on really nicely at Warwick last time despite giving away many lengths at the start. Elsie's Orphan has been holding her form well on all surfaces, Kensington rates better than last time and the jockey booking is a positive, whilst Bobs Dreamflight, Ivory Silk and Hatta Stream are all in good nick and their consistency sees them high on any shortlist. Arctic Lynx has had his Yarmouth win semi-franked by those in behind, whilst any further rain would suit Bathwick Xaara. Paul Hanagan looks an eye-catching jockey booking for bottom-weight Picansort.
Hatta Stream (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon led, driven out, won at Warwick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Sep beating Charles Parnell (8-10) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Arctic Lynx (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Mainly in rear, 12th of 16, 9l behind Humidor (9-5) at Ascot 5f app hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
King's Caprice 50-1 (8-11) Sweating and led to start, pulled hard, behind leaders, still pulling on outside halfway, weakened entering final 2f, last of 12, 8l behind Oh So Saucy (9-4) at Newbury 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sep.
C'Mon You Irons (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 6l behind Charlie Delta (8-2) at Kempton 6f clm stks 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Ivory Silk 4-1 (9-4) In rear, ridden over 2f out, switched right entering final furlong, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 6l behind Drawnfromthepast (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Bobs Dreamflight 4-1 (8-13) Behind, ridden and no progress over 2f out, 8th of 10, 10l behind Titus Gent (9-1) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Running Mate (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Led 1f, chased leaders, weakened 2f out, eased when no chance final furlong, last of 9, 43l behind Mr Irons (9-5) at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Kensington (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 6l behind Commander Wish (8-0) at Nottingham 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
St Ignatius 33-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, led 1f, prominent, ridden over 2f out soon weakened, last of 8, 11l behind Walcot Square (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Cardinal 8-1 (9-7) Fly jumped start and slowly away, held up in rear, headway 2f out, soon edged left, stayed on, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Hatta Stream (9-2) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Sep.
Elsie's Orphan 9-2fav (8-12) Took keen hold, pressed leader until driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Grand Zafeen (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Princess Valerina 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 16l behind Defector (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Bathwick Xaara 16-1 (8-6) Raced far side, tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and ran on, won at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) hvy beating Dreamacha (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Doctor Hilary 13-2 (9-10) Chased leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace entering final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Erebus (9-9) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Excellent Aim 10-1 (9-2) Dwelt, with leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 11, 29l behind Imprimis Tagula (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul.
Picansort 9-2 (9-10) Dwelt, held up, ridden halfway, headway under pressure entering final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, not reached winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Gracie's Games (8-4) at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcap 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
