raced in rear, some late headway, never dangerous
started very slowly, held up in rear, steady headway from over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, led inside final furlong, ridden out
pulled hard in mid-division, headway over 5f out, led over 3f out, soon clear, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, not pace to challenge
dwelt, held up in rear, never dangerous
pulled hard, soon in touch, weakened over 1f out
led, driven and headed over 4f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, lost place over 3f out
tracked leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon under pressure, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
Devilfishpoker Com has only ever won over the timber, but a more likely challenge may come from Leyte Gulf who will appreciate the drop in trip after not enjoying trips over two miles in his last two runs. Motarjm is trained by Jeff Pearce who has a good record at the course but his option in this race is lacking in form. DANSILVER gets the vote after winning last time out and although he prefers a stiffer test of stamina, it's notable that Richard Hughes is booked for the ride. Bedarra Boy should be a danger back to a more suitable trip and on the flat after recent efforts over hurdles.
Dansilver 9-2 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ran on to lead entering final furlong, kept on, won at Wolverhampton 2m hcap (6) pol in Jan '09 beating Taxman (8-8) by 1l, 10 ran.
Leyte Gulf (USA) 12-1 (9-1) Started slowly, held up and always in rear, tailed off, 8th of 9, 45l behind Erdeli (8-13) at Wolverhampton 2m app hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Aug.
Motarjm (USA) 20-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, switched left over 2f out, never nearer, 6th of 12, 11l behind Pertemps Networks (9-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Bedarra Boy 11-4 (8-3) Tracked leader until over 6f out, weakened over 4f out, 7th of 8, 43l behind Dovedon Angel (7-11) at Lingfield 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Location 33-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 6l behind Pattern Mark (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Wee Ziggy 80-1 (10-6) Held up mid-division, no impression from over 1f out, 8th of 11, 8l behind Blackstone Vegas (10-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f am hcp 0-55 (6) pol in May.
Devilfishpoker Com 33-1 (9-11) Held up, ridden and weakened 5f out, last of 10, well behind Los Nadis (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m am hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Chateauneuf (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Always in rear, well beaten 4f out, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Fuzzypeg (8-7) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Aug.
Whitley Bay (USA) 50-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 8f out, lost place over 5f out, edged left well over 1f out, plugged on, 6th of 10, 10l behind Jasmeno (9-5) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Be Kind 22-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, weakened over 4f out, 9th of 11, 30l behind Vertueux (9-6) at Chepstow 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Jul.