prominent far side, ridden over 2f, kept on same pace final furlong
held up far side, smooth headway over 1f, quicken to lead inside final furlong, ran on
held up far side, effort halfway, soon beaten
held up far side, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f
towards rear stand side, soon chased along, stayed on towards finish
led far side group, ridden along over 2f, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
dwelt and towards rear stand side, headway over 1f, one pace final furlong
dwelt towards rear stand side, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders stand side, ridden along halfway, soon beaten
always rear division stand side
tracked leader stand side, led group over 1f, kept on final furlong
led stand side group, headed over 1f, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
dwelt and soon in touch far side, effort when weakening over 1f
towards rear stand side, never dangerous
Another large field goes to post for this handicap and it could pay to stick with FANTASY EXPLORER; the list of dangers is headed by Invincible Force, Fol Hollow and Northern Empire. The selection won well last time at Newmarket when he beat Resplendent Alpha and he remains on a fair mark. He goes on the ground and he has the talented Jamie Kyne taking 7lbs off his back so he should run another big race. Invincible Force went close here last time out on heavy ground. He is better on a quicker surface and the drop back to the minimum trip is another plus for him. Dandy Nicholls has to be respected in these type of events so it would be no surprise to see Fol Hollow go close, while Northern Empire has been given a break since his last run and he would also have to enter calculations if he is back to his best. Toms Laughter has enjoyed a fruitful season and he ran well last time so he is not out of this either. However, Fantasy Explorer might well have struck form at the right time and he is taken to land the prize.
Toms Laughter 20-1 (9-0) Started slowly, soon pressed leaders, every chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Moorhouse Lad (9-0) at Newbury 5f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Judd Street 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden to dispute lead over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 14, 1l behind Moorhouse Lad (9-0) at Newbury 5f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Aegean Dancer 25-1 (8-13) Raced centre, held up in touch, keen hold, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 26, 9l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Fyodor (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Hoh Hoh Hoh (9-11) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Prior Warning 16-1 (9-10) Always in rear, ridden halfway, no impression, last of 11, 11l behind Diriculous (8-13) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Aug.
Secret Asset (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Elhamri (8-9) at Great Leighs 5f hcap (3) pol.
Invincible Force (IRE) 11-4fav (8-13) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, rallied and every chance inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Bond City (8-13) at Haydock 6f stk 0-90 (3) hvy.
Quiet Elegance 14-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, tracked winner until over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Angus Newz (9-0) at Chester 6f lst fll stk (1) gs.
Fol Hollow (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Ishetoo (9-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Northern Empire (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Raced far side, slowly into stride, headway and switched left entering final furlong, stayed on, 20th of 26, 11l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Fantasy Explorer 14-1 (9-3) Raced towards stands side, in touch, joined centre group approaching 2f out, led and overall leader over 1f out, ridden out, won at Newmarket 6f hcap (4) gf beating Resplendent Alpha (8-7) by 1/2l, 19 ran.
Royalist (IRE) 9-2 (8-5) Led and keen, driven and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 26l behind Slugger O'Toole (8-7) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp (2) sft.
Hypnosis 40-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Galeota (9-9) at Doncaster 5f lst stk (1) sft.
Regal Royale 12-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Hotham (8-12) at Ayr 5f hcap (4) hvy.
Cheveton 9-1 (8-13) With leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 21, 2 1/2l behind Hogmaneigh (9-6) at Doncaster 6f hcap (2) sft.
Final Dynasty 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders centre, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 10th of 17, 5l behind Sunrise Safari (8-7) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
