outpaced
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, not clear run switched right over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear, hung badly left over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders over 1f, soon behind
held up in touch, ridden and weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, always in rear
chased leaders, led just over 1f out, headed near finish
chased leaders, every chance inside final furlong, ran on
held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on
held up in touch, effort on inside over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
not much room soon after start, always behind
took keen hold, with leader, led briefly over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Sholto, Indian Bazaar and St Ivian look the three to concentrate on in this competitive contest in this poor opener and the vote is given to St Ivian. The selection was a fair third last time out and although the drop in trip has to be of concern this is such a poor race he is taken to get away with it. Sholto rates the main danger as he has dropped to a handy mark and ran as if returning to form when fifth in a better race last time out so he should be noted in the market. Indian Bazaar is another worthy of respect on his best form but he disappointed for no apparent reason last time out and at likely odds he looks worth taking on . Of the remainder Miracle Baby is one of the least exposed in the field and is open to plenty of improvement and could go well at a price but in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to St Ivian.
Indian Bazaar (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Prominent until weakened 2f out, 9th of 16, 5l behind Forest Dane (8-12) at Brighton 5f stk (7) gd.
Innclassic (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Led, quicken 2f out, all out when headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Hello Roberto (8-9) at W'hampton 5f stk (7) pol in Sept.
Joyce's Choice 66-1 (8-4) Outpaced and pushed along towards rear, never dangerous, 13th of 16, 14l behind Full Spate (9-7) at Haydock 6f clm (6) gf in Aug.
King Egbert (FR) 14-1 (9-0) Raced stands' side, always behind, 13th of 14, 8l behind Valiant Romeo (9-1) at Folkestone 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Largs 12-1 (8-8) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 16, 7l behind Forest Dane (8-12) at Brighton 5f stk (7) gd.
Miracle Baby 11-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 19, 8l behind Hawridge Sensation (9-2) at Chepstow 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
St Ivian 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, soon hung right, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Desert Opal (8-13) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Taylor Maid 14-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace, 5th of 14, 4l behind Arfinnit (8-11) at Brighton 5f stk (7) frm in Sept.