mid-division, pushed along and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along and pressed leaders over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leader, led travelling well 3f out, pushed along and quickened well clear final furlong, easily
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, no chance with easy winner when lost 2nd near finish
mid-division on inside, pushed along and one pace over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
mid-division, pushed along on outside 3f out, soon behind
upset in stalls, taken out and reloaded, held up in rear, some headway towards inside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
steadied rear, some headway over 2f out, never reached leaders
held up, always in rear, eased when no chance final furlong
held up in rear, headway and squeezed through on inner over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, pushed along and headed 3f out, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, no headway until stayed on from over 1f out, went 2nd near finish
held up in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, went past beaten horses inside final furlong
COUNCELLOR is the preference in the closing contest with Seneschal and Dens Gift others on our shortlist. The selection is much better on artificial surfaces than on turf but as such, he does appear well treated and having been supported on his previous visit to this track, a recovery mission looks afoot. Seneschal is in rude health at present. He made all to win a Salisbury apprentices handicap but will find life much tougher off this revised mark. Dens Gift is capable though frustrating. The drop back to seven furlongs should not prove problematic. Rum Jungle looked most progressive last year and the market will tell us what a winter will have brought. Dingaan looked useful at times though is inconsistent. Nevertheless, as a previous course winner, he is worthy of respect. Trafalgar Square won off lower marks earlier in the campaign though was well held last time out. Last Sovereign is often well backed and if the sunshine arrives, the firming of the ground will be more of a help than a hinderance. Brassini did not have a clear run at Newmarket and may be better than the line of form suggests. Ivory Lace put up a solid performance at the course last week and makes a degree of appeal under useful claiming rider, David Probert. Plenty hold chances in this contest and Councellor is our call.
Cordell (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Raced stands side in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 14l behind Ace of Hearts (9-1) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Brassini 14-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, staying on same pace when slightly hampered inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Hustle (8-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
King's Wonder 4-1 (8-8) Soon tracked leader, ridden and brief effort over 2f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 12l behind Russki (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp (3) pol in Oct.
Trafalgar Square 8-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, held up in rear, under pressure when slightly hampered 2f out, weakened soon after, last of 9, 12l behind Mujood (8-12) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Den's Gift (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Led to over 3f out, kept chasing winner until weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 4l behind Light From Mars (8-13) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Apr.
Last Sovereign 5-1 (9-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, driven and ran on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Wovoka (9-9) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Rum Jungle 11-4 (9-4) Soon crossed over, made virtually all on rail, ridden over 1f out, in command final furlong, ran on well, won at Folkestone 7f hcap (4) sft in Sep beating Almoutaz (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Folly Lodge 14-1 (9-4) Switched right start, held up in rear, hampered just inside final 3f, keeping on one pace when just inside final 2f, plugged on, no chance after, 7th of 16, 9l behind Woodcote Place (9-3) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Choreography 50-1 (9-1) Pushed along 3f out, always rear divison, 14th of 16, 14l behind Woodcote Place (9-3) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Dingaan (IRE) 15-2 (8-8) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 13l behind Hustle (8-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Seneschal 4-1 (9-8) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, just held on, won at Salisbury 7f app hcp 0-70 (5) fm beating Miss Glitters (9-0) by ns, 11 ran.
Highland Harvest 18-1 (8-8) Chased winner to 2f out, soon ridden and faded, 8th of 9, 9l behind Mujood (8-12) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
King's Caprice 33-1 (8-11) Led early, chased winner, until ridden over 2f out and weakened rapidly, last of 9, 22l behind Taqdeyr (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Councellor (FR) 13-2fav (8-13) Led, hung left from rails from 2f out, headed and weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Woodcote Place (9-3) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Hallingdal (UAE) 66-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 9l behind Trumpet Lily (9-1) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Ivory Lace 16-1 (8-6) Held up, headway and switched right towards inside over 1f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, finished well, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind Woodcote Place (9-3) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
