mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, soon headed, kept on one pace
steadied start soon switched left, held up in rear, headway 3f out, switched left 2f out, soon joined leaders, led 1f out, driven out
in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, weakened over 3f out
raced stands side, led this trio and overall leader until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, driven and stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
raced stands side close up, tracked leader over 3f out, led stands side trio over 2f out, every chance when hung right over 1f out, no extra final furlong
raced stands side, tracked leader until ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
always in rear
in touch, ridden and headway over 3f out, no impression final 2f
led centre group and prominent with stands side, headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leader, led over 3f out, overall leader over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
Nonrunner
In a competitive, low-grade handicap, BIG SUR is taken to go in again now he's got his head in front. The four-year-old is a half-brother to Luca Cumani's smart filly Seta and, being by Selkirk, should relish conditions. He's gone well at the track before and while his winning effort came in a dire Kempton contest it may provide the foundations he needs to build upon. Broughtons Dream needs to improve again if she's to defy her penalty gained at Brighton and the consistent Mr Chocolate Drop would need to find something for trying this trip if history is anything to go by, so those looking to take on our selection could do worse than turn to Nicholas Pocock, who fared well in a much better race at Newmarket and has perhaps generously been dropped a pound.
Nicholas Pocock (IRE) 20-1 (7-12) In rear, headway when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Sarrsar (9-10) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) sft.
Big Sur 2-1fav (9-4) Chased leading pair, 2nd 8f out, led halfway, ridden and stayed on final 2f, won at Kempton 1m 2f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Sep beating Trecase (8-11) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Inpursuitoffreedom 15-2 (7-13) Held up, hampered and switched left over 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 23l behind Calypso Star (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 3yo clm (5) gf in Jun.
Young Simon 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 25l behind Katmai River (8-5) at Leicester 7f all hcp 0-70 (5) hvy.
Gra Adhmhar (IRE) 25-1 (8-1) Chased leaders until 3f out, weakened under pressure over 2f out, 10th of 14, 16l behind Having A Ball (8-8) at Kempton 1m clm stks 0-70 (6) pol in Sep.
Big Boom 10-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind Commander Wish (8-0) at Nottingham 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Louisiana Gift (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Raced in rear, under pressure halfway, virtually pulled up, 7th of 8, 19l behind Cavendish Road (9-10) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
House Point 9-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 20l behind Broughtons Dream (8-12) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Jonnie Skull (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 18l behind Hazzard County (9-3) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Sep.
Diamondgeezer Luke (IRE) 28-1 (8-3) Held up mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon hung left and weakened, 7th of 10, 19l behind Casino Night (8-7) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sep.
Transfixed (IRE) 20-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 12, 21l behind Syrian (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm stks (6) pol in Aug.
Jemimaville (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 12l behind Wild Rockette (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Exopuntia 6-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Astrodonna (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sep.
Ufallya (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened straight, 14th of 16, 14l behind Teachers Choice (8-7) at Gowran Park 7f app hcp 50-75 in Sep.
Broughtons Dream 20-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 4f out, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Catbells (9-1) by nk, 14 ran.
Mr Chocolate Drop (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, soon driven, never dangerous, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Northern Flyer (9-1) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
