held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, went 3rd final 100 yards
soon tracking leaders on inside, led 3f out, driven and pressed 2f out, headed inside final 2f, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, no impression on leading pair inside final furlong, lost 3rd final 100 yards
slowly into stride, behind, never a factor
led after 1f, headed 3f out, weakened rapidly
held up in rear, never in contention
led for 1f, chased leader to 3f out, weakened quickly
chased leaders, driven and weakened 2f out
in touch on outside, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong
steadied rear, pulled hard early, always behind
Langford could be the answer in this claimer; Logsdail and Arctic Desert are the others to consider. The selection has been disappointing in his last three runs but he did go close to winning at Beverely back in May in handicap company, and eased to this grade he should be hard to beat, especially as he has the benefit of a good draw. Logsdail is a course and distance winner which is a plus for him and he is another that is eased in grade. He also has a fair draw and he should go well. Arctic Desert was dropped to a seller last time and he went close over 7f when chasing home Hart Of Gold. He was doing his best work at the finish that day so this extra furlong should suit, but he is a slow starter and he will need to break well to make his presence felt today. Sophie's Dream disappointed last time but his only career win came in a claimer here so he has to be respected. However, we prefer the claims of Langford who is given the vote.
Boundless Prospect (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, never on terms, last of 9, 5l behind Officer (8-12) at Kempton 1m app hcp (4) pol.
Logsdail 13-2 (8-6) Mid-division, niggled along over 3f out, beaten 2f out, 11th of 12, 8l behind Ace of Hearts (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 1f app hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Langford 16-1 (9-6) Ridden in rear 4f out, always behind, last of 13, 17l behind St Andrews (9-13) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Henry The Seventh 20-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 19l behind Magdalene (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Our Herbie 2-1fav (9-2) Behind, driven and reluctant halfway, not run on, 8th of 12, 12l behind Hessian (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm (6) pol in Aug.
Crafty Fox 8-1 (9-6) Always behind, 11th of 15, 12l behind Hits Only Cash (9-8) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.
Music Celebre (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Raced wide in touch, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 11l behind Wrighty Almighty (9-4) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) frm in Aug.
Joint Expectations (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Led after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened rapidly, last of 9, 16l behind Russki (9-2) at Kempton 1m clm (6) pol.
Welsh Auction 7-1 (8-13) In touch stands side, ridden halfway, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 5l behind Orotund (9-9) at Ripon 6f app sll (6) gf.
Franky'n'jonny 66-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 6l behind Russki (9-2) at Kempton 1m clm (6) pol.
Sophie's Dream 25-1 (9-1) Led, ridden over 4f out, headed 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 19l behind Milson's Point (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Arctic Desert 11-2 (9-6) Raced stand side, steadied start, held up in rear, never near leaders, 7th of 13, 8l behind Whistleupthewind (8-8) at Folkestone 7f hcap (6) gf.
Sion Hill (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Keen in touch, led well over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Charlottebutterfly (9-5) at Lingfield 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
