awkwardly away, held up in touch, headway far side halfway, soon chasing leaders, led inside final 3f until 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, led inside final 2f until over 1f out, chased leader until inside final furlong, weakened and lost 3rd final 150 yards
steadied start, held up in rear, good headway near side over 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on to lead final strides
raced keenly, chasing leaders, weakened over 2f out
held up in last pair, headway far side over 1f out, stayed on into 3rd final 150 yards, never going pace of leading duo
raced keenly, led until headed inside final 3f, chased leaders and every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in touch, headway near side over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on, headed final strides
chased leaders, pushed along and losing place when hampered 2f out, no threat after
Nonrunner
Mazaaher is partnered by a 7lb claimer on his reappearance so Paul Hanagan takes over the reins on SAKASH. The latter found life tough in a higher grade at Ascot last week but had gone close at Lingfield earlier and it could be his turn today. Arlecchino'S Leap won at Brighton last month and has a shout back over 7f while Live Dangerously has also been winning at Brighton but over a longer trip. Vincenzo Coccotti is usually thereabouts but has so far only won a seller on the all-weather while Be Bold is getting no closer despite sliding down the weights.
Mazaaher 11-4 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Dream Child (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) in Sep.
Cricklewood Green (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, no headway, 13th of 14, 13l behind Anya (10-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Sakash 25-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, held up in mid-division in slowly run race, some headway 2f out, run flattened out inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Scottish Glen (9-3) at Ascot 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Sleepy Dust (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) In rear, came stands' side alone after 2f, never a factor, 7th of 8, 13l behind Lacing (8-7) at Newmarket 6f 2yo flls auc (2) gd in Sep.
Arlecchino's Leap 5-1 (9-6) In touch, headway 3f out, effort over 1f out, ridden and unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Brazen Spirit (9-7) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fm.
Be Bold 25-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 8th of 12, 6l behind Rocket Punch (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Exceeding Power 17-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd place towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Water Dancer (9-8) at Kempton 7f app hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) pol.
Live Dangerously 7-1 (8-13) Led and keen, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 4, 2 1/2l behind Zaeem (9-12) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Vincenzo Coccotti (USA) 16-1 (8-11) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 4th of 10, 4l behind Gun Case (9-2) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Monsieur Valentine 66-1 (9-5) Always behind, 5th of 13, 16l behind Mobsta (9-5) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Nov.
