tracked leaders, going well when switched out over 1f out, disputing 3rd entering final furlong, weakened towards finish
made most, headed over 1f out, rallied towards finish but always held
tracked leaders, driven to lead over 1f out, held on well
mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish
chased leaders, ridden to dispute 3rd entering final furlong, no impression on front pair and lost 3rd near finish
chased leader to over 1f out, weakened quickly
restless in stalls, held up in rear, effort over 2f out, never reached leaders
always in rear, never a factor
always rear
in touch, when badly hampered on inside after 1f , driven over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
always towards rear
Although Beaver Patrol has never won off this mark this is not such a strong race and he is taken to score, with Border Music, Siren's Gift and Bonus given due respect. Beaver Patrol has won off a mark as high as 95, and generally runs up to that mark. 6f is his optimum trip and with little else red hot in the line-up he looks the most solid proposition. Siren's Gift is also similarly consistent and is back on a handy enough mark here, but she definitely prefers the minimum trip and may have to play second fiddle. Border Music is 5lb below a Wolverhampton win in the spring, so is certainly respected despite top weight, while Bonus is not quite as good these days as a couple of years ago, but can still be competitive in this event. Nevertheless Beaver Patrol is tough and consistent and can take this handicap.
Border Music 13-2 (9-3) Keen, chased leaders, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Kay Two (8-7) at Leicester 5f hcap (3) gd in Sept.
Beaver Patrol (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) In touch stands side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, 4th of 28, 2 1/2l behind Advanced (9-9) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gs in Sept.
Bonus (IRE) 15-2 (9-12) Mid-division, 7th into straight, kept on same pace form over 1f out, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Rainbow Rising (9-5) at Dundalk 6f prm hcp pol in Aug.
Dazed And Amazed 25-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 12th of 15, 5l behind Indian Trail (8-13) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Sept.
Qadar (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) With leaders stands side group, ridden well over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 9th of 21, 4 1/2l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcap (2) gf in Sept.
Siren's Gift 14-1 (8-10) Behind, headway halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Rowe Park (9-0) at Newbury 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sept.
Tony James (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Held up, never dangerous, 19th of 23, 27l behind Candidato Roy (9-7) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gs in Sept.
Mastership (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 5l behind King's Apostle (8-3) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Majuro (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Genki (9-1) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Murfreesboro 10-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, no impression from 1 1/2f out, 15th of 19, 10l behind Tournedos (9-6) at Curragh 5f hcp 0-100 gs in Sept.
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Towards rear stands side group, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 21, 2 1/2l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcap (2) gf in Sept.
One More Round (USA) 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up far side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 11th of 21, 5l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcap (2) gf in Sept.
