tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, stayed on to lead post
went right start, soon led, headed over 2f out, faded
held up in rear, struggling over 4f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, soon chasing leaders, never able to challenge
in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, never on terms
in touch, outpaced over 4f out, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon strongly challenged, headed post
Nonrunner
A tricky finale but Highland Duke probably has to go on the short-list after getting off the mark at Bath. A 4lb rise in the weights isn't excessive. Mazij had Moose Moran back in third when winning at Folkestone earlier this month but there may not be much to choose between the pair on today's terms. Presto Volante should strip fitter for a recent reappearance and it would be no surprise to see Bright Abbey run well on his return. That pair are preferred to out-of-form Brighton specialist Filun but are giving weight to BARACHIEL, who gets the vote on the basis that William Buick stays back to take the ride and he was only beaten a length over a similar trip at Ffos Las when last seen.
Bright Abbey 12-1 (9-1) Reluctant to load in stalls, slolwly away, soon in mid-division, ridden and switched left to outside over 2f out, strong run to 2nd closed on leader and edged right inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, won going away, won at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sep beating Rowan Ridge (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Moose Moran (USA) 25-1 (10-0) Tracked winner until over 8f out, went 2nd again on inside 2f out, soon ridden, no impression when outpaced to 3rd over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Mazij (9-9) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Presto Volante (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Soon towards rear, ridden over 6f out, headway over 1f out, hampered over 1f out, kept on same pace final 100 yards, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Oetzi (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Langley 15-2 (9-0) Prominent early, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 8, well behind Oetzi (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Barachiel 11-2 (9-8) Close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Astra Hall (8-9) at Ffos Las 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) hvy in Jul.
Quixote 15-2 (9-4) Held up, headway 6f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, tailed off, 10th of 11, well behind Three Bards (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Mazij 14-1 (9-10) Chased leader, carried wide on 1st turn, lost 2nd 8f out, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, tailed off, 8th of 11, 29l behind Dorry K (9-0) at Thirsk 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gs.
Filun 33-1 (8-7) Behind, 8th and no chance over 1f out, 8th of 13, 14l behind Ethics Girl (9-6) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Highland Duke (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Keen early, tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon hard ridden, forged clear entering final furlong, ran on well, won at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating James Pollard (9-1) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Mons Calpe (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders on outside, went 2nd 8f out until over 5f out, chased leaders until weakened 2f out, 6th of 9, 16l behind The Quarterjack (9-1) at Newbury 1m 4f ladys hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
