pressed leader, close up travelling well 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on strongly close home
restrained towards rear and immediately switched to centre, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, one pace
midfield, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, edged left and close up entering final furlong, faded close home
in rear, steady headway over 2f out, ridden and switched right over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, nearest finish
led, ridden over 2f out, narrow advantage over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
pulled hard behind leader, almost on terms over 2f out, ridden and upsides entering final furlong, weakened close home
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 3f out, ran on strongly final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
midfield, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some late headway final furlong
close up, ridden and in contention 2f out, edged eft under pressure over 1f out, weakened final furlong
NonRunner
Several have been allocated a handicap rating and there’s little between HIGHER KINGDOM and King Of Stars. The former is penalised for last year’s success over 7f at Kempton but showed plenty of pace on his comeback at Yarmouth and this shorter trip should suit Archie Watson’s charge. The latter debuts for new connections having placed in maiden company in Ireland on several occasions while Crantock Bay is fitted with headgear back in novice company and is weighted to beat Desert Palms. Pivotal Decision is a half-sister to a Listed winner and a newcomer to note.
Higher Kingdom 10-11fav (9-9) Led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Haqeeqy (9-2) at Yarmouth 7f stks (5) fm in Jun.
Alessandro Allori (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Slowly away, in rear, rousted along 3f out, always struggling and never involved, 8th of 10, 9 3/4l behind Praised (8-12) at Redcar 6f stks (5) gd in Sep.
Crantock Bay 25-1 (9-7) Held up in last pair, never on terms, 14th of 19, 6 1/2l behind My Style (9-1) at Ascot 6f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Burrows Seeside (FR) 80-1 (9-5) Towards rear, some headway over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 27 1/4l behind Bobby Shaft (9-9) at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (6) pol in Sep.
Desert Palms 11-8fav (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, edged right 1f out, ran on past beaten horses final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Al Tarmaah (9-5) at Redcar 6f stks (5) gd in Sep.
King Of Stars (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Led or disputed lead, pushed along and led 1 1/2f out, headed 100 yards out, no impression on winner and kept on one pace, 2nd of 18, 3/4l behind Call Of The Jungle (9-2) at Curragh 5f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Pallas Dancer 28-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, struggling over 3f out, weakened from over 2f out, 5th of 10, 17 1/2l behind Captain Claret (9-5) at Bath 1m mdn stks (5) gs in Aug.
Athabasca (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Led until 2f out, soon lost 2nd, chased leaders, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Aberffraw (9-5) at Newcastle 7f stks (4) pol in Nov.
Elspeth Rose 100-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, prominent, hung left and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, 26 1/4l behind Bobby Shaft (9-9) at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (6) pol in Sep.
Pivotal Decision Pivotal filly out of Crinoline.
St Anne's 18-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, ran green and always towards rear, 6th of 9, 14 3/4l behind Soaring Star (9-5) at Ayr 6f stks (5) gd in Aug.
Willshewontshe Mazameer filly out of Rathlin Sound.
Deception Valley (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Restrained towards rear, last halfway, modest headway over 2f out, faded over 1f out, 7th of 9, 20 3/4l behind Jumaira Bay (9-5) at Chepstow 7f mdn stks (5) sft in Aug.
Emily's Delight (IRE) 200-1 (9-0) Bumped at start, always behind, 8th of 10, 23 1/2l behind Lights On (9-0) at Newcastle 1m fll stks (5) pol in Sep.
