led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
held up behind, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
close up, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, went 3rd over 4f out, challenged over 2f out, led well over 1f out, kept on well
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and some headway over 2f out, no impression
held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, went 4th over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
in touch, pushed along and weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, headway 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, edged left and no extra towards finish
held up mid-division, weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out
virtually refused to leave stalls, in rear and detached, weakened over 3f out, soon eased
chased leaders, pushed along and reminder over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
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It's difficult to know what to make of Vittachi, who won an apprentice race by 11l over 1m6f here last time. Paul Hanagan takes over here and his mount is obviously one to consider despite a 10lb rise in the weights. Al Shababiya had some decent form last season and makes his debut for new connections from a 2lb lower mark than when scoring at Wolverhampton. Without Equal won this a year ago and also scored at Hamilton in June. He's run poorly over hurdles recently but must be considered in such a poor event. STRONG KNIGHT has improved over hurdles recently and Tim Walford's charge looks ready to gain his first success on the Flat as he steps up in trip.
Mecox Bay (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 23l behind High On A Hill (9-6) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Al Shababiya (IRE) 11-4fav (8-8) Held up in rear, ridden along 4f out, driven and beaten over 2f out, 7th of 8, 20l behind Sula Two (9-7) at Bath 2m 1f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct '10.
Ananda Kanda (USA) 20-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, chased winner over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 26l behind Pertemps Networks (9-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Vittachi 25-1 (8-9) Pressed leader, led 4f out, ridden clear over 2f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Catterick 1m 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) sft beating Stormy Morning (9-10) by 11l, 15 ran.
Sory 9-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Sky High Diver (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn auc stks (6) sft.
C P Joe (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Raced keenly in rear, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 6, 7l behind Light Blow (9-6) at Warwick 1m 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Without Equal 33-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, struggling over 7f out, soon lost touch, tailed off 2f out, last of 12, well behind Al Furat (8-3) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sep.
Kathlatino 50-1 (8-11) Mid-division on inside, outpaced 3f out, kept on same pace under pressure final 2f, no impression, 6th of 13, 7l behind Lady Norlela (8-13) at Thirsk 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Strong Knight 6-1 (8-13) Towards rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out, 5th of 14, 11l behind Smart Step (8-4) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) hvy in Sep.
Applaude 100-1 (9-12) Slowly away, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 5l behind Dean Iarracht (10-3) at Beverley 1m 2f am hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Obara d'Avril (FR) 25-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, ridden over 5f out, no headway, 10th of 14, 26l behind Master Of Song (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) fbs.
Ritsi 14-1 (8-4) Slowly away, in rear, never a factor, 5th of 8, 27l behind Epic (9-13) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Sep.
Northumberland 40-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, lost place over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Fairy Mist (8-9) at Beverley 1m app stks (6) gf in Sep.
Faranadooney (USA) 20-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, driven along early straight, soon no extra, 7th of 14, 9l behind Acushladear (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Tropical Duke (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Behind, ridden over 2f out, no progress, 11th of 14, 14l behind My Mate Jake (9-11) at Redcar 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
