raced stand side, chased leaders, under pressure when groups merged over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led stand side group an on terms, ridden when groups merged over 2f out, soon headed and edged right, weakened over 1f out
made all in far side group and overall leader, in command when groups merged over 2f out, drew clear well over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on strongly
raced stand side, slowly into stride, in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stand side, behind, headway and hung when groups merged right over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, faded final furlong
raced stand side, slowly into stride, dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer
raced far side, chased leaders, took closer order when groups merged over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on well, no chance with winner
raced stand side, chased leaders, under pressure when groups merged over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stand side, slowly into stride, behind, switched right and effort when groups merged over 2f out, soon weakened
raced stand side, mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, never able to challenge
raced stand side, mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on under pressure closing stages
raced far side, chased leaders effort when groups merged over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stand side, mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms
raced far side, took keen hold tracking leader, driven when groups merged over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Kevin Ryan won this with 33/1 chance Advanced in 2009 but CAPTAIN RAMIUS won't be anything like that price after his Ayr Gold Cup success. Well suited by plenty of give and raised 9lb by the assessor, he's well in here with a 6lb penalty and is taken to follow up. Regal Parade, runner-up at Ayr, looks held but sixth-placed Brae Hill will be better suited by the extra furlong and can go close. The lightly-raced Skilful has been competing with distinction in Listed company so he should be in the shake-up and Irish raider Jamesie looks well enough treated to make his presence felt. Imperial Guest and Field Of Dream weren't far behind Don't Call Me on fast ground over the C&D a month ago and all three can get involved with Field Of Dream looking a fair each-way bet at a big price on ground that should suit.
Set The Trend 3-1 (8-12) Made all, set strong pace, ridden clear over 1f out, driven and all out, won at Haydock 7f cond Stakes (3) gf in Sep beating Yaa Wayl (8-12) by nk, 7 ran.
Captain Ramius (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Close up center, led center group 2f out, ridden and overall leader over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Ayr 6f hcp (2) hvy in Sep beating Regal Parade (8-11) by 2 1/2l, 26 ran.
Skilful 5-1 (9-2) Took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden to challenge when short of room on near side rail over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, lost 3rd final strides, 4th of 9, 2l behind Scarf (9-2) at Newbury 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in Sep.
Bannock (IRE) 13-2fav (8-10) Raced centre, in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 18, 9l behind Don't Call Me (8-10) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Imperial Guest 12-1 (9-2) Raced centre, chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 18, 1 1/4l behind Don't Call Me (8-10) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Field Of Dream 12-1 (9-3) Raced centre, mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 4th of 18, 2 1/4l behind Don't Call Me (8-10) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Don't Call Me (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Raced centre, in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on strongly, won at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in Sep beating Imperial Guest (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 18 ran.
Regal Parade 25-1 (8-11) Towards rear center, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 26, 2 1/2l behind Captain Ramius (9-0) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) hvy in Sep.
Brae Hill (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Led center and overal leader, headed by center group 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 26, 5l behind Captain Ramius (9-0) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) hvy in Sep.
Cape Classic (IRE) 7-2fav (9-5) Raced centre close up, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 21, 8l behind Idler (8-5) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep.
Arnold Lane (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Raced centre, in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong, 5th of 18, 3l behind Don't Call Me (8-10) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Captain Bertie (IRE) 6-1fav (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 13th of 20, 8l behind Fulbright (8-13) at Goodwood 1m hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Global Village (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Raced centre, mid-division, headway when hung left over 1f out, soon no impression, 14th of 18, 16l behind Don't Call Me (8-10) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Jamesie (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, good headway between horses early straight to go 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Lily's Angel (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Edinburgh Knight (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Held up in last trio, headway over 2f out, keeping on when hampered over 1f out, no chance after, 8th of 9, 7l behind Scarf (9-2) at Newbury 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in Sep.
Prince Of Johanne (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Raced near side, chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 14th of 33, 11l behind Bronze Angel (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Belgian Bill (9-6) 4th of 9, 8l behind Hunter's Light (9-6) at Veliefendi(TUR) 1m 2f Group 2 sks (1) pol in Sep.
Excellent Guest 50-1 (9-1) Raced near side, held up towards rear, weakened and well behind 3f out, eased final 2f, last of 33, well behind Bronze Angel (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
