tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon no impression, kept on under pressure to go 2nd closing stages, no chance with easy winner
tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong, weakened towards finish
made all, driven clear well over 1f out, very easily
held up in touch, outpaced 4f out, soon weakened, moderate 4th
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The Marcus Tregoning-trained IMPHAL made all when winning at Bath last time out and is likely to get an uncontested lead upped to this trip for the first time today. The selection has been keen in the past which would be a slight concern over this trip but he can get the better of his rivals here with Chocolate Box looking the most likely to chase him home having run well over an extended 1m5f last time. Of the remainder Orin Swift is another stepping up in trip and he can take third on his handicap debut.
Excellent Puck (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Always behind, pulled up before 4 out, at Worcester 2m (4) gd in Jul.
Orin Swift (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Chased leading pair, pushed along to challenge 2f out, soon 2nd, ridden and every chance over 1f out until winner quickened on inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Enola (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Veiled Secret (IRE) Evensfav (9-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 8 1/2l behind Padrinho (9-2) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Tayaar (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Woofie (9-2) at Chelmsford City 2m hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Chocolate Box (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Held up in mid-division, steady headway 3f out, soon switched left, chased leaders under pressure 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 2l behind Takbeer (9-10) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Imphal 4-6fav (8-11) Keen, made all, 6 lengths clear after 3f, reduced lead over 4f out, shaken up 2f out, pushed out, comfortable, won at Bath 1m 5f hcp (5) fm in Jul beating Londonia (9-4) by 4 1/2l, 4 ran.