in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on strongly to take 2nd towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead towards finish
held up, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong
Nonrunner
TRAPHALGAR is holding his form well and he gets the vote over Plush and Confidentiality. The selection has not done a lot wrong of late and although he finished third last time, he wasn't beaten all that far and he still looks as though he could be capable of scoring off his current mark. He is closely-matched with Confidentiality on their running at Lingfield earlier in the month but the slight drop in trip is not sure to suit Michael Wigham's mare this afternoon. Plush goes well here and three of his last five wins have come over this course and distance. However, he was all-out to score last time and he may have to settle for some place money today. African Cheetah has not been done any favours by the draw but he did win well last time and there could be more to come from him. Just Bond wins in his turn but he has been drawn in the car park and we will stick with Traphalgar as our choice to land the finale.
Just Bond (IRE) 3-1 (9-6) In touch, headway on outside well over 1f out, no impression on front pair and lost 3rd well inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 4l behind Inheritor (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Confidentiality (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) In touch early, soon settled back into mid-division, headway 3f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead last stride, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol beating Mafeking (9-5) by shd, 11 ran.
Scamperdale 25-1 (9-7) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, one pace when not much room inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 5l behind Poyle Meg (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Bolodenka (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Led 1f, tracked leader until outpaced 2f out and no chance after, last of 4, 11l behind Quick Release (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f Handicap (0-87) (3yo+) (4) pol.
Plush 11-1 (9-0) Missed break, held up in rear, switched left and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol beating Tamasou (9-3) by nk, 7 ran.
Iron Out (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 11, 14l behind Confidentiality (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Indy Driver 4-1fav (8-13) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Poyle Meg (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Traphalgar (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, no impression on front pair towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Confidentiality (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Snow Dancer (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, came wide straight, never troubled leaders, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Just Bond (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Supercast (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Tracked leader to 6f out, stayed chasing leaders, ridden and not quicken over 1f out, one pace after, 5th of 12, 4l behind Burma Rock (9-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Hawaana (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Held up and keen, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/4l behind Poyle Meg (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
African Cheetah 7-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on to lead post, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Ansells Pride (8-13) by nk, 7 ran.
Capeability (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Held up in last place, wide and headway approaching 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 9l behind Iron Out (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
