tracked leaders, switched right over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression when edged left inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden when not much room 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, never reach leaders
mid-division, ridden when hampered over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, never trouble leaders
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
always towards rear
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 5f out, soon weakened
soon led, clear when ridden over 1f out, ran on
led early, prominent, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
Bienheureux is a consistent performer and should again be thereabouts but Gay Kelleway's gelding may be a shade high in the weights at present and preference is for Easibet Dot Net with Kirkhammerton rated the best of the rest. The selection has slipped to a very handy mark on the all-weather now and gave every indication that his turn could be just around the corner when a close third behind Rehearsed here earlier this month. A reproduction of a similar level of form may suffice for Ian Semple's gelding. Kyle of Lochalsh has failed to take to hurdles recently and has always been better on turf than the sand in the past so he may be best watched. Wester Lodge has slipped to a fair mark but has given little sign for encouragement and of more interest may be Kirkhammerton, although he is seemingly better on the Fibresand at Southwell than the Polytrack. Easibet Dot Net is undoubtedly better on turf than the sand but he has dropped to decent mark and is taken to resume winning ways over a trip that should suit ideally.
Sovereign Spirit (IRE) 9-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden and edged right over 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 10l behind Desert Storm (9-10) at Yarmouth 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sept.
Bienheureux 7-2jt-fav (9-10) Mid-division, headway when hampered 3f out, not clear run over 2f out, switched right, edged right inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Santando (9-10) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Wester Lodge (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 13, 7l behind Lisathedaddy (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f app hcp (5) pol.
Eastborough (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Started slowly, settled in rear, ridden over 4f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 13, 8l behind Treetops Hotel (9-9) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Phoenix Hill (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Steadied start, held up, headway on outside over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 12, 12l behind Santando (9-10) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Easibet Dot Net 25-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, edged left inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Rehearsed (9-3) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Kirkhammerton (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Held up, headway when not clear run over 3f out, switched over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden clear, won at Southwell 1m 3f banded stk (7) fbs beating Justcallmehandsome (9-2) by 7l, 14 ran.
Gaze 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway 6f out, led well over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 8l behind Santando (9-10) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Kyle of Lochalsh 11-4 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden and headway from over 3f out to lead 2f out, kept on well under pressure, won at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug beating Gigs Magic (8-4) by a shd, 7 ran.
Arch Folly 40-1 (8-13) Mid-division, lost place 9f out, soon behind, 9th of 10, well behind Behlaya (9-12) at Warwick 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sept.
Beaufort 66-1 (9-6) In touch, chased leader 6f out, ridden over 2f out, not quicken and weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 13, 23l behind Treetops Hotel (9-9) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Zaville 100-1 (8-13) With leader, led over 9f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Rehearsed (9-3) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Mister Completely (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Behind until moderate headway final 3f, 9th of 15, 15l behind Maximix (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.