prominent, led after 1f, soon headed, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, stayed on under pressure towards finish
slowly into stride, in rear, not clear run and switched right over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, headway 2f out, edged left over 1f out, no impression
in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
reared start, mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, no impression
in touch in mid-division, improved over 2f out, soon pressing winner, every chance thereafter, just held
in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, not much room over 2f out, headway when hampered well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
led 1f, stayed front rank until 2f out, soon not much room and lost place
with leaders, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, lost place and hampered soon after
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
prominent, towards stands side, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, led again 2f out, strongly pressed, held on well
Nonrunner
First-time blinkers are applied to Doncaster Rover who is the highest rated in this race and in with every chance if finding the pick of his ability. Mac's Power has course form and may be worth considering each-way, but on official ratings he needs to find plenty more. Richard Hughes is a notable booking on Croisultan, whilst Paul Hanagan is on Kaldoun Kingdom. Both horses have little recent form to go on but the consistent Tax Free could be some value as he often delivers a good run and he only found the smart Tangerine Trees too good last time. Fullandby is bang out of form and it is hard to fancy him to repeat his success after winning this race last year. Icelandic won this two years ago but has dropped down the ratings since and his last win may have been more to do with it being a career low mark than a return to his finest form. Hitchens won the Mercury Stakes over five furlongs at Dundalk last time and handles six furlongs equally well, but the conditions are against him as he loves faster ground. Angel's Pursuit is another who would prefer the ground to be firmer but is officially rated as the one to beat in the race. However our vote goes to INLER for Brian Meehan. The trainer has a 27% record at the course this year and Kieren Fallon was in the plate when winning a conditions event here on board the selection last time out. Although the draw may be a negative, he didn't have the best of starts here most recently but still managed to emerge victorious. It's a marginal call but Inler is the preferred choice.
Croisultan (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Led and disputed, led entering straight, stayed far side, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 13, 9l behind Luisant (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f Listed stks (1) sft in Oct.
Doncaster Rover (USA) 11-1 (9-1) Soon ridden along to chase leaders, driven 2f out, stayed on under strong pressure final furlong, 7th of 17, 5l behind Bewitched (9-1) at Ascot 6f Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
Cheveton 10-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 21, 1 3/4l behind Hoof It (9-2) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
Enderby Spirit (GR) 33-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, 3rd of 21, 2 1/4l behind Mac's Power (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Fullandby (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Always in rear, struggling and no chance when hung right over 2f out, 8th of 12, 6l behind Sutton Veny (8-10) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Great Charm (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) With leaders, effort and every chance 2f out, soon ridden, lost place over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 14, 10l behind Magic Cat (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Oct.
Hitchens (IRE) 10-3fav (9-11) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, stayed on in 6th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Invincible Ash (9-11) at Dundalk 5f lst stks 2yo (1) pol in Oct.
Icelandic 11-2 (9-6) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct beating Glenridding (9-2) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Kaldoun Kingdom (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, never on terms, 10th of 20, 12l behind Fathsta (8-13) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) sft in Oct.
Mac's Power (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Steadied start, held up in rear, waiting for gaps when making headway over 1f out, got through and ran on well inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, won at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct beating Esprit De Midas (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 21 ran.
Mirza 13-2 (9-5) Close up centre, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, won at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Sep beating Poppanan (8-11) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
R Woody 11-2 (9-3) Always prominent, driven to lead well over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Oct beating Lochan Mor (8-8) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Tax Free (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Chased winner, ridden halfway, every chance over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Tangerine Trees (8-12) at Newmarket 5f Listed stks (1) sft in Sep.
Anglezarke (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 21, 2l behind Hoof It (9-2) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
Doric Lady 40-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on, one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Dever Dream (9-1) at Newmarket 6f fll lst stks (1) gd in Oct.
Esuvia (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Chased leader, effort well over 1f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong, last of 15, 16l behind Who's Shirl (8-11) at Pontefract 6f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gd in Sep.
Russian Spirit 10-3fav (9-7) Led, headed halfway, tracked leader, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, not quicken near finish, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Captain Royale (8-5) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Angel's Pursuit (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders 4f, 8th of 9, 14l behind Regal Parade (9-3) at Newbury 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
Inler (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Raced keenly tracking leaders, led over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, ran on well, driven out, won at Doncaster 7f cond Stakes (2) gd in Oct beating Ashram (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
