always towards rear, never near leaders, weakened from 2f out
steadied start, held up last, switched left and headway on outside over 1f out, kept on, not troubled leaders
disputed lead, led narrowly over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon outpaced by winner, kept on well for 2nd
towards rear, ridden and struggling over 2f out, eased when no chance final furlong
in touch, driven and slightly outpaced 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
disputed lead, headed narrowly over 2f out, kept on one pace, lost 2nd over 1f out
held up, good headway from 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, pushed clear inside final furlong, readily
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, no headway and weakened quickly over 1f out
THE WHICH DOCTOR can land this handicap at the main expense of Vainglory and Cape Hawk. Jeremy Noseda has his string in good form at present and this 4-year-old showed a good attitude to score at Lingfield last time. He looks to be on an upward curve and with ground conditions to suit he is given the vote. Vainglory could be the biggest danger as he won at Leicester last week when he beat Effigy, but that was his first win since 2007 so it is hard to enthuse about his chance of following up. Cape Hawk has been a little disappointing of late and he may need some help from the handicapper before he is able to resume winning ways. The Cayterers is a capable performer on his day and he has got course and distance winning form so he is another with claims, but The Which Doctor is going the right way and can win again.
The Which Doctor 11-2 (8-9) Held up, headway on outside over 1f out, chased leader inside final furlong, ran on to lead final strides, won at Lingfield 1m hcp (3) pol in Oct beating Elysee Palace (8-11) by hd, 11 ran.
Hurricane Hymnbook (USA) 10-1 (9-9) Took keen hold early, held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, never a factor, 10th of 11, 10l behind Ellemujie (9-6) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Vainglory (USA) 11-4fav (9-7) Made all, ridden 2f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, won at Leicester 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Effigy (9-0) by hd, 8 ran.
Ballinteni 10-1 (9-4) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, driven and stayed to take 3rd inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Ellemujie (9-6) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Guilded Warrior 7-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and unable to quicken inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Lowther (9-5) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Cape Hawk (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Took keen hold in rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Riggins (9-3) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Film Set (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 12, 19l behind Exceptional Art (9-1) at Haydock 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in May.
The Cayterers 6-1 (9-2) Held up, headway 3f out, led approaching 2f out, ridden out, won at Windsor 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Plaisterer (9-8) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
El Loco Uno (USA) 7-2 (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway on outer from over 2f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead final 75 yards, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol beating Mared (9-3) by nk, 12 ran.
