mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, lost place halfway
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, ran on to lead last strides
took keen hold in mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never able to challenge
tracked leader, led over 1f out, hard ridden and no extra when headed close home
behind, outpaced over 2f out, headway on inside over 1f out, never dangerous
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
slowly into stride, headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong
steadied start, always towards rear
CHINA CLUB (NAP) failed to land the odds at Kempton last time but was beaten less than a length when fifth in a blanket finish. He's worth another chance in this less competitive contest. Rahmah has been placed over 6f without threatening the winner and may appreciate this longer trip but Tamarin was well beaten on her only previous attempt at 7f. Waaleef drops back in trip but jockey bookings suggest stablemate and newcomer Acclamate is preferred.
Acclamate (IRE) Acclamation colt out of Rouge Noir.
Ace of Marmalade (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) In touch in rear, ridden over 4f out, outpaced halfway, last of 6, 47l behind Zaza Zest (8-10) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) fbs.
China Club (IRE) 4-11fav (9-5) Pulled hard tracking leader, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, faded close home, 5th of 11, 3/4l behind Pacify (9-5) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (4) pol.
Ciao Cielo (GER) 4-1fav (9-5) Slowly into stride, behind, driven over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 14l behind Grey Sensation (9-2) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Muhaafiz (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Slowly away, in rear and outpaced, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 17l behind Convey (9-5) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Rahmah (IRE) 11-4 (8-12) Chased leaders, 3rd and ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure, never troubled front pair, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Magh Meall (9-0) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) sft in Oct.
Royal Blessing 10-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, ran green towards rear, plugged on into modest 5th close home, 5th of 10, 16l behind Encore d'Or (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) in Oct.
Waaleef 9-2 (9-5) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, lost 4th near finish, 4th of 14, 7l behind Camagueyana (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol.
What Asham Pivotal colt out of Coy.
Kelloura (IRE) Mastercraftsman filly out of Ocean Talent.
Marsoomah 50-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 7th of 12, 11l behind Ythan Waters (9-5) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Tamarin 11-4fav (8-12) Led, headed 5f out, stayed prominent, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind British Embassy (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) in Oct.