led after 1f driven clear over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, headed near finish
fluent in stride, held up in rear, headway in to mid division 6f out, pushed along and struggling over 3f out
always in rear
always towards rear, ridden and struggling 4f out
chased leading pair, went 2nd 6f out, ridden, hanging and no impression over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong and weakened final 100 yards
mid-division, pushed along 3f out weakened 2f out
led 1f chased leader to 6f out, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, never reached leaders and weakened inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge
in touch, headway to chase leaders 2f out, chased leader inside final furlong, driven and stayed on to led near finish
mid-division, came wide on home turn, headway over 1f out, stayed on into 3rd final 100 yards
MOTARJM looks attractively treated and we will take a chance on his fitness on his return to the track; the main danger looks to be Al Qeddaaf at the bottom of the weights. Jeff Pearce's gelding has been off the track for nearly a year but the break may have done this enigmatic character good. He has three wins to his name, all at Wolverhampton back in early 2008, however he is now 2lb below his highest winning mark and he looks worth chancing. Dear Maurice has been holding his form well this year, albeit without success. As a result his handicap mark hasn't really budged and he doesn't look well-treated. Quick Release ran well at Wolverhampton last time out and may be coming to hand, Mafeking has the course form in the book that makes him a live player, whilst the trip might be a slight worry with top-weight Ellemujie. The consistent trio of Hallingdal, Poyle Meg and Formula should once again run their race, whilst fans of Thunderball will be hoping that he is on one of his going days as sometimes he can look a S.P.E.C.T.R.E of his normal self. The main danger however may be Al Qeddaaf, a three-year-old from the William Haggas stable. He has improved for the step up in trip this season, however he will need more luck in running than he got last time out at the track. A chance is taken on Motarjm.
Ellemujie 100-1 (8-2) Soon driven into mid-division, never a factor, 22nd of 32, 27l behind Supaseus (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gf.
Mafeking (UAE) 11-1 (9-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Wing Play (9-5) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Dream of Fortune (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Ocean Legend (8-13) at Lingfield 1m sell stks (6) pol.
Motarjm (USA) 7-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, one pace, 5th of 8, 9l behind Shimoni (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3f app hcp (4) pol in Aug '08.
Dear Maurice 18-1 (8-10) Switched left start, took keen hold and held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Farleigh House (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Quick Release (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Always prominent, chased winner well over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 11, nk behind Denton (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Hallingdal (UAE) 10-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Uncle Fred (9-8) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) std.
Laafet 12-1 (9-8) Chased winner until over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 7l behind Marning Star (8-13) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Kidlat 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, not quicken entering final furlong, faded, 6th of 10, 5l behind The Which Doctor (9-8) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Sahaal (USA) 3-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden 3f out, soon edged left, no impression, 5th of 6, 7l behind Chadwell Spring (8-4) at Epsom Downs 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Formula (USA) 7-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure well over 1f out, went modest 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind Rowan Tiger (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Thunderball 14-1 (8-7) Mid-division, raced keenly, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong, always held by winner, 2nd of 11, nk behind Burgundy Ice (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Poyle Meg 17-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong (placed 2nd), 2nd of 7, 1l behind Desert Kiss (9-9) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Al Qeddaaf (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no chance, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Luc Jordan (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
