pulled hard early, always prominent, every chance over 2f out, soon hard driven, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon hard driven, edged right under pressure, stayed on well
keen hold in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on well towards finish, never able to challenge
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place
led 2f, raced keenly, soon in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon no impression
broke well, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, soon one pace
dwelt, raced keenly behind, raced wide over 3f out, never on terms
Constant Cheers can complete his hat-trick at the main expense of Show Winner and Aypeeyes. The selection has suddenly discovered the winning touch having scored only once in his previous fourteen starts. He races from an 8lb higher mark tonight and has to transfer that form to the all-weather (he has been placed just once in six previous attempts) but he's run well enough at this venue in the past to suggest that the surface won't be an issue. Show Winner has gone up by 5lbs for finishing second over ten furlongs here but he's blessed with a fair bit of ability and the extra furlong on offer here should suit; he can be expected to be in the mix. Aypeeyes has won two and made the frame on another two of his five all-weather starts. He's yet to race at this venue and may ideally prefer another furlong but should go well. Safari Sundowner has claims back in this grade whilst Towerofcharlemagne would be of interest if attracting support as Emma Lavelle sent out Tomina to win a similar contest on the back of an absence from the Flat earlier in the year. For the selection, though, we'll come back to Constant Cheers.
Show Winner 11-4fav (9-4) Mid-division, steady headway from 5f out, chased winner from over 1f out, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Prime Number (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f app hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Safari Sundowner (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Mid-division, reminders over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 23l behind Moon Quest (8-13) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jun.
Aypeeyes (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Cotton Eyed Joe (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Constant Cheers (IRE) Evensfav (9-7) In touch, smooth headway to lead over 2f out, pressed 2f out, stayed on gamely final furlong, always holding runne-up, won at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp (5) gf beating Blakfrankisch (8-13) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Ross Moor 11-2 (8-13) Slowly away, improved on outer from over 3f out, close up over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Hawaass (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Towerofcharlemagne (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 7l behind Our Faye (8-12) at Leicester 1m mdn aut stk (5) gs in Aug '06.
Alexander Guru 10-1 (8-11) With leader, keen, ridden 2f out, faded final furlong, 5th of 13, 1l behind Princess Flame (8-9) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Yab Adee 14-1 (8-7) Soon prominent, led briefly over 9f out, slightly hampered when weakened 3f out, 9th of 10, 18l behind Bold Adventure (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
