tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
dwelt, behind, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, always behind
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out. stayed on inside final f, edged right towards finish
dwelt, behind, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden and hung badly right to stands side rail, stayed on well inside final furlong
tracked leader, lost place 3f out, soon ridden, weakened and eased over 1f out
tracked leader, lost place 3f out, soon ridden, weakened and eased over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, soon lost place, not clear run and switched right well over 1f out, stayed on final f, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, headway to lead 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, headed 3f out, soon ridden and lost place, weakened and eased final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
This isn't the strongest claimer you'll see but based on the official ratings BARATARIA looks best in at the weights so is just our choice ahead of joint highest rated Bere Davis and the consistent Graceful Descent is also considered. Down into this grade for the first time the pick has lost his way under a high looking burden on his last two starts so with that used as an excuse for those poor efforts he looks well weighted by the way this race is framed. Bere Davis is rated the same as the pick but gives his rival three pounds. It can be argued he is on slightly better form so it is feasible that weight deficit could be overturned. Graceful Decent broke a long run of silver medals by taking advantage of decent terms in one of these two starts ago. Normal service was resumed last time in a seller and he has a bit to find at the weights. Applaud and Rowan Lodge aren't weighted out of things either but at those weights Barataria just looks the best.
Bere Davis (FR) 13-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, reminders over 5f out, weakened final 1f, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Muftarres (9-5) at Warwick 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Graceful Descent (FR) 6-5fav (9-5) Chased leaders, smooth headway 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Andorn (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m 4f sell stks (6) gf in Sep.
Barataria 16-1 (9-5) Reared as stalls opened, very slowly away, always well behind, last of 15, 47l behind Wiseman's Diamond (9-3) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Cool Baranca (GER) 14-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 3f out, hung right over 1f out, soon beaten, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Oneofapear (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Sep.
Applaude 11-2 (9-10) In rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 7, 11l behind Buddhist Monk (9-10) at Haydock 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo sll (4) gf in Sep.
Rowan Lodge (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Pianoforte (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Royal Society 20-1 (8-11) Always in rear, behind final 4f, last of 12, well behind Valid Point (8-2) at Ayr 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Hawkit (USA) 12-1 (9-12) Held up mid-division, headway to track leaders 2f out, kept on, 4th of 13, 6l behind Rossini's Dancer (10-9) at Newcastle 1m 4f am hcp (6) sft.
Ingleby Princess 4-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Finsbury (9-0) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Kingsholm 66-1 (8-11) Slowly away, always towards rear, last of 14, 28l behind Applaude (9-5) at Ayr 1m 2f sell stks (4) gs in Sep.
Elements (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 12l behind Awesome Surprise (8-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Sharp Sovereign (USA) 14-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, hung right 2f out, soon weakened, 4th of 8, 9l behind Arty Crafty (8-11) at Hamilton 1m 3f app hcp (6) gd in Sep.
General Feeling (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Very slowly into stride and always behind, 11th of 15, 23l behind Rowan Lodge (9-7) at Carlisle 1m 1f clm stks (6) gf in Jun.
