held up towards rear, never on terms
chased leaders far side of group, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders near side of group, every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced keenly, led ridden and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner when lost 2nd inside final furlong, just held on for 3rd
raced keenly, chased leaders, every chance 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear and never on terms
slowly into stride, held up in rear, good headway near side of group chasing leaders 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, ran on well
chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, rallied over 1f out, kept on towards finish, almost snatched 3rd
chased leader until ridden 2f out, weakened rapidly
always about same place in mid-division, plugged on late, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway far side of group chasing leaders over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, raced keenly and soon prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after
towards rear, headway near side inside final furlong, never nearer
Shamaheart has been edging closer on the Turf while Molten Lava has been well beaten lately but will appreciate the return to the all-weather. Perfect Swiss has been thereabouts over shorter trips and attempts a mile for the first time while Top Offer won at Yarmouth before struggling over track and trip. KEY CHOICE (NAP) was having his first start since July when fading in the final furlong at Wolverhampton on his handicap debut. He’ll be sharper today and Eric Alston’s charge may well find the improvement necessary to get his head in front.
Shouranour (IRE) 28-1 (9-8) Led, headed when ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 11, 13 3/4l behind Muqarred (9-7) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Shamaheart (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Held up behind, headway over 2f out, soon chased leaders, ridden and stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Be Kool (9-0) at Redcar 1m stks (5) gd in Sep.
Don't Be Surprised 11-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and struggling over 3f out, 12th of 15, 17 3/4l behind Dawn Breaking (9-8) at Carlisle 1m hcp (6) hvy in Aug.
High Fort (IRE) 100-1 (9-13) Always towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 10th of 12, 36 1/2l behind Joyful Mission (9-5) at Pontefract 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Molten Lava (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 16 3/4l behind Sir Jamie (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (6) gf in May.
Poetic Choice 16-1 (9-1) Dwelt, mid-division early, headway and effort straight, one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind The Perch (8-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in May.
Perfect Swiss 7-2jfav (9-0) Slowly away, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Lagenda (9-7) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Gunnison 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, never pace to challenge, modest 4th final furlong, 4th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Muqarred (9-7) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Key Choice 10-1 (9-7) Prominent on outside, led after 2f, driven and headed when hampered over 1f out, outpaced final furlong, 5th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Dreamseller (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Calevade (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Mid-division, lost place over 4f out, eased over 2f out, 9th of 14, 24 1/4l behind Trouble Shooter (8-11) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Rebel State (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Went left start, prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 8th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Lukoutoldmakezebak (9-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Pumaflor (IRE) 28-1 (8-11) In touch, driven over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 12th of 14, 14 1/4l behind Lagenda (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Mr Cool Cash 13-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 9, 10 1/2l behind My Valentino (9-2) at Hamilton 1m hcp (6) sft in Sep.
Top Offer 10-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never involved, 11th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Colonel Slade (9-2) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Sep.
