prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
always behind
led until over 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, lost place halfway, tailed off
always prominent, led over 1f out, stayed on well
behind, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer
held up in touch, driven halfway, weakened final furlong
held up mid-division, lost place 2f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on strongly
chased leaders, under pressure halfway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway 1f out, never nearer
mid-division, effort over 1f out, soon weakened
always behind
mid-division, soon pushed along, no impression
behind, kept on well under pressure, never nearer
always towards rear
Cape Vale ran well when chasing home THE NIFTY FOX at Catterick recently but Tim Easterby's gelding should get the better of him again on this softer ground and can defy the 8lb rise for that success, getting the vote over Cheveton. Richard Price's gelding comes into this in good heart following a win at Haydock with a good effort in defeat at York but he may just be a shade high in the weights now. Jim Goldie's Hogmaneigh has disappointed of late but has been given a chance by the handicapper. Matthew Salaman's Rulesn'regulations is less exposed than most of these after just four career starts and could not be in better form having won each of his last three starts but he is unproven on ground this soft so an ability to handle the going has to be taken on trust. Richard Fahey's Quest For Success is probably better over further and of more interest may be Judge 'n Jury, who should appreciate the return to softer ground having disappointed on quick ground here last time. Jeremy Noseda's Waffle is better than he showed at Ascot last time and is another to be considered but preference is for the in-form The Nifty Fox, who can follow up his recent Catterick success on ground that suits.
Judge 'n Jury 20-1 (9-7) Prominent far side, pressing leaders 2f out, edged right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 14th of 22, 7l behind Santo Padre (9-1) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Waffle (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) In touch, lost place over 2f out, 18th of 20, 20l behind Royal Rock (9-1) at Ascot 6f Grp 3 (1) gs.
Wi Dud 25-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden to challenge 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 20, 2 3/4l behind Kaldoun Kingdom (8-13) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Cheveton 22-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance from 2f out, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 20, 1 3/4l behind Kaldoun Kingdom (8-13) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Hamish McGonagall 16-1 (9-8) Held up in touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, 11th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Kaldoun Kingdom (8-13) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Captain Gerrard (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Pulled hard, held up, mainly in rear, 17th of 20, 15l behind Kaldoun Kingdom (8-13) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Matsunosuke 40-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 4l behind Spin Cycle (8-12) at Newmarket 5f Listed stks (1) gf.
Quest For Success (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) With leader, no extra over 1f out, 4th of 12, 6l behind Ingleby Arch (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs.
Fullandby (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 20, 11l behind Light From Mars (8-13) at York 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Fathom Five (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind The Nifty Fox (8-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden and weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 6l behind Blue Jack (9-6) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Excusez Moi (USA) 22-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on never nearer, 9th of 20, 4l behind Kaldoun Kingdom (8-13) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Rulesn'regulations 20-1 (8-6) Made virtually all, pushed along 2f out, ridden and edged right inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep beating Enact (8-11) by nk, 12 ran.
Parisian Pyramid (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Close up 4f, 19th of 20, 19l behind Kaldoun Kingdom (8-13) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
The Nifty Fox 11-2 (8-6) In touch, not much room 2f out, switched inside and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Catterick 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd beating Cape Vale (8-11) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Cape Vale (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) With leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1 1/4l behind The Nifty Fox (8-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Northern Dare (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Always behind, 13th of 15, 12l behind The Nifty Fox (8-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Invincible Lad (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Led and raced keen, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Ingleby Arch (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs.
River Falcon 16-1 (8-6) Held up stands' side, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Green Manalishi (8-9) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Sep.
Equuleus Pictor 16-1 (8-8) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 15, 5l behind The Nifty Fox (8-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Hogmaneigh (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) In rear, ridden halfway, never troubled leaders, 12th of 20, 5l behind Kaldoun Kingdom (8-13) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Captain Dunne (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 7th of 20, 3l behind Kaldoun Kingdom (8-13) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
