prominent, chased winner 6f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 3f out, one pace
held up, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out
chased leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened 1f out
always towards rear, no impression
made all, ridden and quickened over 2f out, clear inside final furlong, easily
mid-division, ridden and headway from over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
Nonrunner
ALEXANDROS heads the short-list from Charlie Farnsbarns and Banknote. Saeed Bin Suroor has sent out five winners from just twenty three runners this month and boasts a similar strike rate at this track. Alexandros has yet to open his account for the boys in blue but he has run some fine races in defeat, including when narrowly beaten in a similar affair at Doncaster last time; the race conditions appear to be ideal for him and he should get the run of the race. Charlie Farnsbarns performed creditably in the Cambridgeshire and had previously run well in defeat in a Group 3 but the concession of 9lbs to the selection over a trip that may be on the short side for him these days may prove to be beyond him. Banknote would be feared more but for the ground conditions. It was disappointing that he didn't fare better on his two runs earlier in the year at a track where he has excelled in the past. He has run adequately on soft in the past but is more at home on a faster surface and may find this race too competitive with conditions not ideal despite it representing a drop in class. One or two of the remainder could pop up but all have too many questions to answer to make them reliable propositions and Alexandros is readily preferred.
Charlie Farnsbarns (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) Raced near side, in touch, pressing leaders 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 28, 12l behind Tazeez (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf.
Banknote 10-3 (9-4) In touch, chased winner from 3f out, keeping on under pressure, lost 2nd line, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Dunelight (9-4) at Windsor 1m lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Barons Spy (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) In rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, stayed on, not paced to challenge, 8th of 12, 2l behind Guilded Warrior (8-7) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sept.
Orchard Supreme 12-1 (8-10) Raced stand side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, slightly out paced over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Plum Pudding (9-6) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Alan Devonshire 50-1 (8-10) Raced centre, led, overall leader as groups merged over 4f out, headed just over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 21st of 28, 21l behind Tazeez (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf.
Alexandros 5-2 (8-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on until not much room and no extra towards finish, 3rd of 4, 1l behind Spacious (8-6) at Doncaster 1m 3yo stk (2) sft in Sept.
Moynahan (USA) 50-1 (8-11) Pulled hard in rear, never dangerous, 10th of 15, 7l behind Eagle Mountain (9-0) at Newmarket 1m Grp 3 (1) gf.
Caldra (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Mid-division far side, weakened halfway, 24th of 29, 15l behind Furnace (8-11) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gd in Sept.
Mac Love 50-1 (9-2) Slowly away, behind, effort 4f out, never a factor, last of 15, 25l behind Kalahari Gold (8-13) at Newbury 7f lst stk (1) gd in Sept.
