towards rear, headway under pressure into mid-division 2f out, no further progress
towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, weakened 1f out
close up on outside, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out to 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression
held up behind, headway on outside 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to go 2nd towards finish, not reached winner
never better than mid-division
mid-division on outside, outpaced 3f out, never on terms
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, headway under pressure 2f out, chased leaders 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division on inside, ridden and effort over 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, outpaced 2f out, weakened over 1f out,
slowly into stride, in rear, headway 2f out, never near leaders
tracked leaders, lost place 2f out, soon weakened
raced keenly, soon led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never reached leaders
led early, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division on outside, lost place 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
WILLING FOE gets the vote for this eagerly anticipated handicap. He completed a hat-trick last month at Newmarket after two facile victories here. With the conditions of the race providing him with an advantage in the weights and in such good form, he receives the nomination to continue his winning run. Times Up has a length and a half to find on the selection based on their most recent run together with a similar amount of improvement needed against Senate, who looks the biggest danger. John Gosden trained the winner of this race last year and with the in-form Richard Hughes in the saddle he has viable prospects. Salden Licht is up 7lb after winning over course and distance and considering he only won by a head he may struggle to follow up in this highly competitive affair. La Vecchia Scuola is respected and worthy of strong consideration after finishing second in the Cesarewitch, but maybe she would prefer that stronger test of stamina. Palomar is another who would prefer a longer trip but the distance looks ideal for Tepmokea. He has won at the course before and is just 5lb higher after winning at York most recently so has to be a credible challenger for the frame. Cracking Lass also runs for Richard Fahey and if the ground really softens this would play in to her hands as she loves a race on testing conditions. Prospect Wells may just have found the trip a bit too far last time following a win on British turf debut in the Pontefract Castle Stakes. However, he carries top weight and has to find more here. Willing Foe is the selection in a fascinating race.
Prospect Wells (FR) 50-1 (9-9) Held up in touch, lost place over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 19th of 20, 39l behind Dirar (9-1) at York 1m 6f hcap (2) gd in Aug.
Salden Licht 28-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, led over 1f out, hard driven inside final furlong, just held on, won at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Oct beating Alazan (8-12) by hd, 20 ran.
Montaff 20-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Vulcanite (8-10) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gs in Oct.
La Vecchia Scuola (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Held up behind, switched left 4f out, headway on outside 3f out, went 2nd inside final 2f, soon ridden, stayed on to press winner and every chance inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 32, nk behind Aaim To Prosper (7-13) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Times Up 6-1 (9-5) In rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Willing Foe (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Sirvino 12-1 (9-1) In touch, hampered after 2f, effort 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, not quicken near finish, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Vulcanite (8-10) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gs in Oct.
Prompter 7-1 (9-0) In rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Vulcanite (8-10) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gs in Oct.
The Betchworth Kid 14-1 (8-10) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, not reached leaders, 4th of 16, 1 1/4l behind Vulcanite (8-10) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gs in Oct.
Senate 4-1fav (8-13) Prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, eased, 17th of 18, 16l behind Forte Dei Marmi (9-10) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep.
Lethal Glaze (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Close up, headway on outside over 3f out, driven to 2nd 2f out, no chance with winner, stayed on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Woolfall Treasure (10-0) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Oct.
Classic Vintage (USA) 16-1 (9-7) Raced in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 20, 2l behind Salden Licht (9-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Oct.
Shavansky 25-1 (9-5) Slowly away, held up behind and keen, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 1 1/4l behind Psychic Ability (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Oct.
Thin Red Line (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 6l behind Kings Destiny (9-8) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gs in Oct.
Willing Foe (USA) 11-10fav (8-8) In rear, progress 5f out, headway to track leaders over 2f out, ridden and edged left 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct beating Times Up (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Jo'burg (USA) 7-1 (8-12) Dwelt, towards rear, raced wide over 4f out, headway over 2f out, kept on well and held towards finish, 2nd of 16, nk behind Psychic Ability (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Oct.
Rangefinder 50-1 (8-7) Towards rear of mid-division, ridden 3f out, never able to challenge, 15th of 32, 19l behind Aaim To Prosper (7-13) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Tepmokea (IRE) 10-3fav (9-12) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, hung right under pressure, headed inside final furlong, rallied, led post, won at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct beating Pertemps Networks (8-12) by ns, 12 ran.
Palomar (USA) 3-1fav (9-11) Steadied in rear, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, stayed on well, won at Musselburgh 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Oct beating Bowdler's Magic (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Simenon (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, led going well over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 9l behind Theola (8-2) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep.
Cracking Lass (IRE) 17-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, lost place over 6f out, soon ridden, headway 3f out, chased leader 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead inside final furlong, won at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) hvy in Oct beating Averroes (8-9) by 1l, 6 ran.
Brunston 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, soon headed, ridden and kept on one pace, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Lost In The Moment (8-13) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Oct.
Red Jade 9-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 20, 6l behind Salden Licht (9-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Oct.
Pendragon (USA) 80-1 (8-9) In touch far side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression, 8th of 35, 5l behind Credit Swap (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
