always behind
reared up as stalls opened, very slowly away, always behind, tailed off
mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on strongly
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, carried right over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner
led, saddle soon slipped, headed over 5f out, lost pace over 4f out
held up, ridden over 3f out, some headway from over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
held up and behind, some headway from over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leader, led over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, edged right and headed over 1f out, one pace
held up and behind, headway over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
always towards rear
Indian Chase, Stravmour, Makarim and Regency Red all look to hold claims in the finale with the vote given to the Indian Chase. The selection has finished second on each of his last two starts and he was given a lot to do last time out when he couldn't get to the winner Aristi. The drop back in trip should not be a problem today and he looks the one to beat. Stravmour will be suited by the return to 1m6f and he holds solid claims today, but all his best form is at Southwell. Makarim ran well on his return from a break when third behind Go Free at Lingfield last time. He is sure to come on for that and is entitled to run his race. Regency Red goes well on the polytrack and he was a fair third here last time behind Tresor Secret. However, this step-up in trip is not sure to suit and we are happy to pass him over. Indian Chase hasn't done much wrong lately and should finally get his reward today.
Regency Red (IRE) 13-2 (9-12) Mid-division, headway on inside 3f out, ridden well over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Tresor Secret (9-12) at W'hampton 1m 4f sll (6) pol.
Johnny Rook (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Dwelt, in rear, ridden and headway well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Double Royal (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 4f clm (6) pol in Apr.
Stravmour 7-2 (9-9) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Kentucky Bullet (8-13) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) fbs in Jul.
Indian Chase 8-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Aristi (8-11) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Ink In Gold (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway 4f out to be in touch, never nearer, 6th of 16, 5l behind Serramanna (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp (6) gd.
Hiawatha (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Close up until weakened over 2f out, 12th of 16, 21l behind Pleasant (8-12) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Reflex Blue 10-1 (8-6) Mid-division, lost place 3f out, no danger after, 7th of 13, 13l behind Aristi (8-11) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Makarim (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) In rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Go Free (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 5f stk (7) pol in May.
