tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong
soon led, ridden over 2f out, driven, headed and no extra inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon driven and weakened
held up in touch, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, easily
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
towards rear, outpaced halfway, stayed on well final furlong
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, driven and one pace final furlong
in touch, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Frank Sheridan's Albero di Giuda has to be respected having shown a consistent level of form of late but it is hard to get away from ORANGELEG, who looks the one to beat with the main danger rated as Ardent Prince. Alan McCabe's gelding lost no caste in defeat at Wolverhampton earlier this month over slightly further and he has to be respected although the drop back in trip is of some concern. Always The Sun remains a maiden and has yet to even be placed in any of his 13 starts so he looks best watched, while Rae Guest's Minnola has not progressed from a promising start to her career. The City Kid has not won for over two years and looks booked for place at best in a race taken to go to Orangeleg. The three-year-old is less exposed than his rivals after just five starts and a reproduction of the form shown when successful at Brighton in July would suffice.
The City Kid (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Hampered start and slowly into stride, held up, headway halfway, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 7l behind Jonnie Skull (9-3) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Hart of Gold 12-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, short of room and snatched up approaching final furlong, driven and stayed on towards finish, 7th of 11, 4l behind Valentino Swing (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Albero di Giuda (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 5l behind Thoughtsofstardom (8-11) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) fbs.
Orangeleg 7-4fav (8-7) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, driven to press leaders 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Cavendish Road (9-7) at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Aug.
Artesium 20-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 5th of 13, 5l behind King of Rhythm (9-0) at Southwell 7f stks 0-55 (6) fbs.
Minnola 20-1 (8-11) Slowly away, behind, headway on inside well over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 11, 6l behind Mister Jingles (8-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Oct.
Dynamo Dave (USA) 8-1 (7-12) Chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 13, 18l behind Copperwood (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Josiah Bartlett (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 7th of 12, 6l behind Kielty's Folly (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Ardent Prince 14-1 (8-3) Slow into stride, held up, headway 2f out, ridden inside last, one paced, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Shake On It (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Dicey Affair 14-1 (8-7) In rear, ran on final 100 yards, nearest finish, 6th of 11, 4l behind Tamino (8-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol.
North South Divide (IRE) 7-2 (8-1) Held up, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 8l behind Diamond Fire (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f Apprentice Handicap (0-52) (3yo+) (6) pol in Nov.
Sonhador 11-2 (9-0) Pressed leader, took keen hold, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Kingsgate Castle (9-0) at Kempton 6f stks 0-55 (6) pol.
Always The Sun 11-2 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on never nearer, 6th of 12, 12l behind Join Up (8-13) at Lingfield 1m app hcp 0-55 (6) pol.
May Parkin (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Close up, every chance over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 14, 3l behind Dancing Welcome (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
