slowly into stride, soon prominent, went 2nd 6f out until ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, always towards rear
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression
held up, ran on inside final furlong, never near to challenge
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
in touch in mid-division, headway 3f out, weakened well inside final furlong
always in rear
held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on, not able to troube leaders
towards rear, ran on final 100 yards, never nearer
Justcallmehandsome, Regency Art and Nina Rose have recent wins to their credit, but all have been well beaten subsequently and HYDRANT gets another chance. He finally looks ready to make the most of a slide down the weights judged on his latest third over C&D and Peter Salmon's charge gets the nod. Hierarch just managed to hold off the re-opposing Rock Anthem at Kempton last week and they're closely matched today, while Striding Edge had Forbidden behind when fourth at this track last time and he's another to consider.
Regency Art (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden 1f out, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 14l behind Rivas Rhapsody (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Justcallmehandsome 5-1 (8-10) Slowly away, behind, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 8l behind Archie Rice (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Mr Chocolate Drop (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) In touch, headway over 1f out, soon chased winner, stayed on one pace final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Minortransgression (9-7) at Southwell 1m hcp (0-65) (6) fbs.
Hydrant 17-2 (8-12) Held up, headway on inside over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Archie Rice (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol.
Anjomarba (IRE) 7-2fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, keeping on one pace when edged left inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Towy Boy (8-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Nina Rose 9-2 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden on outer over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 10l behind Justcallmehandsome (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Iron Green (FR) (8-11) 10th of 13, 14l behind Gammarth (8-11) at Deauville(FR) 7f 3yo stks fbs.
Striding Edge (IRE) 5-2fav (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish, not trouble leaders, 4th of 12, 1l behind Trip Switch (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Rock Anthem (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Led after about 1f, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Hierarch (9-0) at Kempton 1m app hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Transmit (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 6l behind Orpens Peach (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Forbidden (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Went right start, mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 15l behind Trip Switch (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Hierarch (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, led inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, won at Kempton 1m app hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Rock Anthem (9-5) by nk, 8 ran.
Chik's Dream 12-1 (9-2) Took keenhold early stages, chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, driven over 2f out, beaten when hung left over 1f out, 5th of 9, 7l behind Sweet World (9-6) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Sep.
