led after 1f, ridden 2f out, driven inside final furlong, headed final strides
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led 1f, in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased leader entering final 2f, every chance well inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leader after 1f, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in last place, pushed along 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
held up, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead post
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
always in rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
A competitive finale can go the way of HATTA DIAMOND who is nominated over Peter Grimes and Morning Sir Alan. The selection is a lightly-raced colt and he won well when last seen at Wolverhampton. He should appreciate this longer trip and he can win on his handicap debut. Peter Grimes won well over this course and distance last time but his best form so far has been with a bit of cut in the ground and the draw could have been kinder. Morning Sir Alan has shaped with promise in maiden company so it will be interesting to see how he gets on today. He can go well, along with Hawk's Eye who may improve for this step-up in trip. However, Hatta Diamond looked a nice prospect when winning last time and he can go in again.
Andhaar 15-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 4th of 10, 5l behind Rafiqa (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Hatta Diamond (IRE) 5-2fav (8-5) Mid-division, headway on outside over 1f out, soon hanging left, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, held on well close home, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar beating Morning Sir Alan (8-5) by hd, 9 ran.
Morning Sir Alan 3-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Puzzlemaster (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn auc stks (5) pol.
Peter Grimes (IRE) 2-1fav (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, hard ridden final furlong, held on, won at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Mar beating Lake Kalamalka (8-11) by hd, 8 ran.
The Saucy Snipe 50-1 (8-8) Mid-division on outside, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Uvinza (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn fll stks (6) pol in Oct.
Arrogance 12-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no real impression, 10th of 12, 7l behind Brierty (9-7) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Solar Graphite (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 8l behind Nehaam (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Mymateeric 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 7l behind Silent Hero (9-4) at Warwick 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sep.
Very Distinguished 14-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 12th of 13, 20l behind Cornish Castle (8-12) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Hawk's Eye 7-4fav (9-3) Pulled hard in touch, pushed along over 3f out, driven and carried head high over 1f out, soon beaten, 4th of 7, 7l behind Captain Kallis (9-3) at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Nov.
Innactualfact 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out, 11th of 13, 18l behind Cornish Castle (8-12) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Flying Lady (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Held up, soon switched left, effort and headway 2f out, stayed on, not reached leaders, 5th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Stagecoach Jade (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f (5) pol.
