led early, chased leaders on inside, jumped shadow halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leaders on outside, went 2nd 5f out, ridden over 2f out, soon lost 2nd, weakened over 1f out
soon chased leaders on outside, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed lead briefly over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, still last and plenty to do 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, unable to reach winner
held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to dispute approaching final furlong, unable to quicken towards finish
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
raced wide in mid-division, ridden and effort on outside 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
raced keenly, soon led, ridden and joined 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, staying on same pace under pressure when hampered inside final furlong, eased
held up towards rear, good headway on inside well over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken towards finish
took keen hold, chased leader until 5f out, remained prominent until ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance final furlong
Nonrunner
HOLYFIELD WARRIOR was only beaten a length when second over a mile here last time. He tried making all on that occasion and may be able to go one better over this shorter trip if similar tactics are employed. A Pocketful Of Rye and Norcroft have a bit to find with the selection on latest running, but Crystallize bounced back to form when runner-up over C&D just over a week ago and another bold bid is expected. Hi Spec and Royal Acclamation are others to consider in what looks an open contest.
Holyfield Warrior (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led for about 1f, chased leaders, ridden to regain lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Kielty's Folly (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Mororless 25-1 (8-11) Dwelt, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 9, 5l behind West Leake (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Royal Acclamation (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) In touch, switched left over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 4l behind Cyril The Squirrel (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-55 (6) pol in Jul.
Kenswick 5-2fav (8-11) Towards rear, ridden and hung right over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 11, 12l behind Orpens Peach (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Norcroft 16-1 (8-10) Close up and keen, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 10l behind Kielty's Folly (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Hi Spec (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Orpens Peach (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
A Pocketful Of Rye (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out on outer, no impression, 8th of 14, 7l behind Kielty's Folly (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
My Best Man 8-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden halfway, hard ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not able to reach leaders, 4th of 12, 1 1/4l behind Metropolitan Chief (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Boundless Applause 25-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 7l behind Kielty's Folly (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Crystallize 11-1 (8-8) Held up mid-division, headway on inner over 3f out, kept on to take 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind West Leake (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Daily Double 20-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 8l behind Piccolo Express (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Crianza 28-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind John Potts (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Ever Cheerful 33-1 (8-11) Led, headed over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Jonny Ebeneezer (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Royal Envoy (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, lost place 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Tell Halaf (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
