mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden and headway 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up, headway on inside over 1f out, close up over 1f out, one pace well inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, ran on and edged right
always in the rear
held up, some late progress
soon in touch, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, not clear run approaching 2f out, switched left over 1f out and ran on
towards rear, reminders 7f out, outpaced over 4f out, headway on inside over 1f out, not clear run briefly and ran on
led, ridden 4f out, headed 2f out and weakened
mid-division, weakened 2f out
Royal Melbourne must be a danger but a whopping 14lb rise in the weights makes life tougher and so the vote goes to Regency Red ahead of Boz. The last-named is another horse who comes here on the back of an impressive win, but like Royal Melbourne, he has been subjected to some harsh actions from the handicapper - a 10lb raise in the weights. Carr Hall is consistent but this former Tim Easterby inmate is hard to assess due to his recent runs coming in Jersey, most notably when winning the Jersey Derby. Silent Beauty is one who has promised to deliver more than he actually has, however it is Regency Red who gets our vote. Mark Brisbourne's gelding comes here on the back of a couple of fair runs at Musselburgh and should be respected now back on the all-weather. He should get the strong pace that he needs and with Seb Sanders on board once again, a bold run should be expected, and he gets our nomination.
Ha'penny Beacon 8-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon squeezed, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Adage (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcap (6) pol.
Royal Melbourne (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) In touch, led over 2f out, ridden clear approaching final furlong, won at W'hampton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol beating Master Nimbus (8-11) by 8l, 12 ran.
Carr Hall (IRE) Even (9-2) 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Danehill Dazzler (10-12) at Jersey 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Regency Red (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out until approaching final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Elopement (9-8) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcap (6) gs.
Boz 9-4fav (8-12) Chased leaders, led inside final 2f, driven clear, eased near finish, won at Kempton 1m 2f hcap (6) pol beating Weet Yer Tern (9-8) by 4l, 13 ran.
Sierra Rose 100-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, lost place from 3f out, 13th of 15, 25l behind Ezdiyaad (9-3) at Newmarket 1m mdn stk (5) sft in Aug.
Croft (IRE) 22-1 (9-9) In touch on outside, driven along 3f out, soon behind, 14th of 15, 15l behind The Jailer (8-6) at Bath 1m 3yo & 4yo sll (6) frm.
Silent Beauty (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Mid-division, pushed along over 5f out, lost place over 4f out, headway and slightly checked over 1f out, not troubled leaders, 6th of 10, 9l behind Alfie Tupper (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk 0-55 (6) pol.
Heights of Golan 16-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, effort over 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong, 7th of 14, 7l behind Blue Space (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Hook Money (IRE) 40-1 (8-1) Towards rear, ridden along 5f out, passed beaten horses final furlong, 7th of 11, 7l behind Atlantic Gamble (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f clm (6) pol.
Port Macquairie (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Led after 1f, ridden when headed over 3f out, weakened, last of 13, 27l behind Global Traffic (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Kingsmead (USA) 25-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 5th of 7, 9l behind Lord Oroko (10-8) at Bath 1m 5f mdn hcp (5) frm.
