led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened before 2 out
held up, headway approaching 4th, led before 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, weakened before last
chased leader until approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway after 8th, pressing leaders 3 out, weakened approaching last
held up towards rear, mistake 7th, soon struggling, tailed off
held up mid-division, headway 8th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out
took keen hold, in touch, challenged 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, no chance with winner flat
held up towards rear, reminder after 6th, lost touch after 8th, pulled up flat, dismounted
held up towards rear, headway 8th, led on the bit approaching 2 out, easily drew clear flat
Withdrawn
MAX BYGRAVES landed a gamble for connections on his recent return and can follow up here despite being raised 12lb for that win. Charles Street and Potemkin could emerge as the biggest threats while Alkar's participation depends on how he comes out of Wednesday's assignment at Southwell. The additional three furlongs here will undoubtedly suit Max Bygraves as he appeared to relish the test that was put to him in the closing stages at Kelso last time. Charles Street is unpenalised for a victory in a conditional jockeys contest last time and off bottom weight looks a danger to all given the clear improvement that Evan Williams looks to have brought about in him. Potemkin is handicapped now following four indifferent runs over obstacles. He shapes as a stayer and now in handicap company should be competitive but Max Bygraves is the selection.
Max Bygraves 4-1jt-fav (11-2) Held up, headway 2 out, went 2nd after last, ridden and stayed on under pressure to lead final 100 yards, won at Kelso 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd beating Flamed Amazement (11-11) by 5l, 16 ran.
Fair Shake (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, one pace, 6th of 15, 14l behind Tchico Polos (10-12) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Ptibaby (FR) 12-1 (10-7) Mid-division, weakened 4 out, 6th of 13, 24l behind What A Buzz (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
L'Eau Du Nil (FR) 33-1 (10-7) Raced keenly, held up, headway approaching 11th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 12, 39l behind Montevideo (11-12) at Stratford 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Jun '07.
Still Dreaming 22-1 (10-1) Mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on approaching last, never near leaders, 4th of 13, 17l behind Southern Regent (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Potemkin (USA) 5-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner approaching 6th, kept on, always held from 2 out, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Morestead (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo mdn hdl (5) gf.
Diktatorship (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Mid-division on outside, mistake 9th, soon struggling, 6th of 13, 43l behind William Butler (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Sept.
Kerasoun (FR) 16-1 (10-3) Held up, hit 3rd, pushed along next, tailed off from 7th, 13th of 14, well behind Breaking Storm (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Sept.
Charles Street 5-2fav (11-0) Mid-division, headway 7th, led approaching last, drew clear, comfortably, won at Fontwell 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd beating Art Gallery (11-9) by 8l, 12 ran.
Raydan (IRE) 66-1 (10-6) Always behind, tailed off when slightly hampered 3 out and pulled up 2 out in race won by King's Majesty (11-1) at Plumpton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf, 14 ran.
Alkar (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 8th 4 out, soon no impression, 13th of 20, well behind Skidroe Joe (11-5) at Tralee 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 gs in Sept.
