held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
held up in last, switched right and headway over 1f out, chased leaders entering final furlong, ran on to lead close home
held up, never dangerous
prominent, every chance from well over 1f out, no extra closing stages
hung left throughout, prominent, led halfway, strongly challenged from over 1f out and throughout final furlong, headed last strides
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, every chance throughout final furlong, kept on well
held up in rear, headway halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, never a threat
mid-division, switched right halfway, headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, headway halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
in touch, weakened over 2f out
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led until halfway, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, lost place halfway
chased leaders over 3f
held up, headway over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
Duke Of Firenze has a tremendous record on this track and will be better for his run at Chester. El Astronaute has gone up 3lb for winning here last week where he battled back after being headed close home. Carlton Frankie led for much of the way in that event and with the run under his belt has to be considered though this can go to MAJOR JUMBO, who finished a close third after being up with the pace throughout and has Cameron Noble's claim to help. Kevin Ryan's charge was a neck to the good over Dakota Gold here in September and there should be little between the pair again. Final Venture, who was rated 110 when landing a Listed contest at Haydock in June and is 10lb lower, while Mr Lupton is a regular in these tough handicaps though usually over an extra furlong.
Duke Of Firenze 9-1 (9-4) Held up and well off the pace in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten, weakened into 4th final 100 yards, 4th of 8, 11l behind Kachy (9-10) at Chester 5f stks (3) gd in May.
Mr Lupton (IRE) 9-2fav (9-5) Dwelt in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 15, 1 1/4l behind Gifted Master (9-10) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Goldream 9-4 (9-2) Close up, edged left and headway approaching final furlong, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2 1/4l behind Doctor Sardonicus (9-6) at Wolverhampton 5f stks (3) pol in Apr.
Major Jumbo 17-2 (9-6) Tracked leader centre, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead this group near finish, 3rd of 18, 1/2l behind El Astronaute (9-4) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in May.
El Astronaute (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Made all far side, ridden and pressed from over 1f out, ran on gamely, won at York 5f hcp (2) gf in May beating Dark Shot (8-8) by nk, 18 ran.
Final Venture 10-1 (9-6) Raced keenly, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened towards finish, 5th of 19, 7 1/4l behind George Bowen (8-7) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Dakota Gold 3-1jfav (9-7) Keen, tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, every chance over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Soie D'leau (9-3) at Thirsk 5f hcp (2) gf in May.
Jumira Bridge 3-1 (9-11) Raced wide close up, pushed along 2f out, soon outpaced, last of 5, 9 1/4l behind Rebecca Rocks (9-0) at Lingfield 5f hcp (3) gd in May.
Edward Lewis 6-1fav (9-4) In touch far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 18, 2 1/4l behind El Astronaute (9-4) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in May.
Evergate 6-1 (9-7) Outpaced, headway over 1f out, ridden to challenge winner inside final furlong, ran on, just held, 2nd of 5, hd behind Rebecca Rocks (9-0) at Lingfield 5f hcp (3) gd in May.
East Street Revue 14-1 (9-0) Close up far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 18, 5 1/4l behind El Astronaute (9-4) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in May.
Batten The Hatches 5-1 (9-12) Chased leader and clear of rest, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Justanotherbottle (10-0) at Redcar 5f hcp (3) gf in May.
Excessable 28-1 (8-9) Always in rear far side, 17th of 18, 7 1/4l behind El Astronaute (9-4) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in May.
Fendale 20-1 (9-4) Off the pace in 5th, modest 5th inside final furlong, never any chance, 5th of 8, 12l behind Kachy (9-10) at Chester 5f stks (3) gd in May.
Carlton Frankie 12-1 (8-4) Led centre group, prominent with far side, ridden over 1f out, headed close home, 4th of 18, 1/2l behind El Astronaute (9-4) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in May.
Boundsy (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Always behind, 10th of 11, 6 1/2l behind A Momentofmadness (9-0) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Shepherd's Purse 14-1 (9-7) Chased winner, ridden to challenge and every chance inside final furlong, found no extra towards finish, 2nd of 17, nk behind Moonraker (9-6) at Ascot 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Quick Look 16-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 11th of 19, 10 1/2l behind George Bowen (8-7) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Desert Ace (IRE) 7-2 (9-9) Went left start, tracked leaders and keen, ridden to lead final furlong, held on well towards finish, won at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gf in May beating Gamesome (9-7) by 1l, 10 ran.
