chased leaders, effort on inside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
steadied start, pulled hard, held up in rear, never on terms
took keen hold, in touch on inside when clipped heels and stumbed badly over 3f out, soon lost place, eased final 2f
slowly into stride, soon in touch on outside, headway on outside 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
towards rear, switched left over 3f out, headway over 1f out, switched left and stayed on inside final furlong
chased leader, led halfway, ran on, driven out
led until halfway, weakened well over 1f out
in touch on inside, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
Nonrunner
Almaty Express has gone off the boil since winning at Catterick in July and Compton Albion produced a poor effort last time having gone close over track and trip before that. Another chance goes to EXKALIBER, who was having his first outing since February when runner-up at Southwell last month and should be a lot sharper today. Christopher Chua has been placed over 6f here off a higher mark and could prove best of the remainder.
Almaty Express 16-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, ridden along in rear over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 13, 10l behind Father Fred (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Compton Albion (IRE) 3-1 (8-9) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, sayed on well inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 9l behind Marmalady (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Exkaliber 9-2fav (8-9) Raced on outer, close up, headway 2f out, ridden and edged right when pressing winner approaching final furlong, no impression near finish, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Beach Rhythm (8-9) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) fbs in Aug.
Borough Boy (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 12l behind Marmalady (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Christopher Chua (IRE) 15-2 (8-2) Mid-division on inside, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Methaaly (8-8) at Windsor 6f app hcp (6) gf in May.
Princess Bounty 100-1 (8-9) Keen close up, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 11l behind Honeymoon Express (8-7) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo mdn aut (6) gf in Aug.
Flow Chart (IRE) 22-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 8th of 13, 12l behind Father Fred (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Imperial Spirit 5-1 (8-8) Slight lead, ridden inside final 2f, headed 1f out, no extra and lost 2 places close home, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Trending (9-7) at Chepstow 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gs.
Marmot Bay (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, 11th of 12, 16l behind Loraine (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Kwanto 12-1 (8-6) Led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, rider dropped whip inside final furlong, hung left and dropped to 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Big Storm Coming (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
College Doll 50-1 (8-2) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 6l behind Tom Sawyer (9-5) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Chorister Choir (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Led, joined halfway, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 13l behind Be Lucky (9-0) at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.
Lady Rain 50-1 (8-8) Last pair, pushed along halfway, ridden and beaten 2f out, last of 6, 13l behind Threave (8-8) at Salisbury 5f mdn stks (4) gf.
