held up, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase winner over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, headway and every chance over 3f out, soon ridden, gradually weakened
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
held up, went prominent halfway, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, led over 1f out, kept on well
towards rear, ridden over 4f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
always towards rear
tracked leader, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
DAR ES SALAAM is selected to win the finale for the Jim Goldie yard which holds such a good record at this venue. The selection has posted two excellent efforts on his latest starts, culminating in a good win in an ultra-competitive Newbury handicap last time. Stepping back up to 1m 4f should prove no problem. Grandad Bill, stable companion of the selection, and Chookie Hamilton are others of real note. Grandad Bill has climbed back up the weights but continues to post solid efforts while Chookie Hamilton has stamina in abundance but might just be vulnerable to one with a turn of foot in the closing stages. Timocracy was taken on for the lead last time which resulted in him going faster than ideal and that eventually did tell in the latter stages of the race, while Packers Hill could reward those looking for value.
Dar Es Salaam 4-1fav (8-9) In touch, good headway to lead over 1f out, in command final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at Newbury 1m 2f hcap (4) gd in Sept beating Cupid's Glory (9-1) by 3 1/2l, 15 ran.
Luna Landing 17-2 (8-13) Prominent, ridden over 3f, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Lost Soldier Three (9-10) at Catterick 1m 4f hcap (3) gs in Sept.
Lets Roll 10-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 23l behind Tarkheena Prince (9-3) at Ayr 1m 5f hcap (3) hvy in Sept.
Sin City 3-1jt-fav (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden over 4f out, no impression, 4th of 6, 21l behind Always Bold (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Timocracy 13-8fav (8-12) Tracked leader, led 6f out, clear with one other entering straight, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, weakened, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Colourways (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Commit To Memory 20-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, no impression straight, 10th of 18, 9l behind Belle's Ridge (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp 60-92 gs in Sept.
Packers Hill (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, smooth headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Redcar 1m 2f sll (5) gd beating Evelith Regent (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Grandad Bill (IRE) 6-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon chasing winner, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Wind Shuffle (9-3) at Ayr 1m 2f hcap (5) hvy in Sept.
Chookie Hamilton 8-1 (9-4) Held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on under pressure, won at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcap (6) sft in Sept beating Forrest Flyer (8-5) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Bailieborough (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Went right start, mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 8th of 11, 9l behind Zalkani (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Jim Martin 12-1 (9-8) Awkward leaving stalls, pulled hard, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly, 7th of 10, 19l behind Summer Lodge (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Ifatfirst (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Held up behind, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 9l behind Sudden Impulse (9-13) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Annie The Doc 9-1 (9-3) Prominent, 3rd from 4f out, no extra straight, 13th of 15, 37l behind Shinkansen (8-13) at Roscommon 1m 4f app hcp gs in Sept.
Inspector Clouseau (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Led, ridden over 3f, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 8l behind Lost Soldier Three (9-10) at Catterick 1m 4f hcap (3) gs in Sept.
