tracked leader, not fluent 3 out, soon lost place, weakened next
tracked leaders, driven and lost place after 3 out, no impression before next
mid-division, headway after 3 out, chased leaders when left 3rd next, one pace before last, ridden and kept on flat, no impression
raced keenly, led, hit 4th, headed before 2 out, weakened before last
raced keenly, tracked leader, lost place 3 out, weakened before next
held up mid-division, headway 3 out, close up in narrow 3rd when fell next
held up behind, headway on outside after 3 out, shaken up after next, one pace and no impression when not fluent last, gradually weakened flat
held up, always towards rear, weakened 2 out
mid-division, headway 4 out, went 2nd and challenged 2 out, ridden to lead flat, kept on
held up, always in rear, struggling before 3 out
mid-division, headway 4 out, challenged after next, driven to lead narrowly before 2 out, ridden and headed flat, kept on same pace
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, ridden after next, kept on under pressure after last, no impression
behind, struggling 3 out, ridden after next, stayed on past beaten rivals after last, never a threat
A return to his best form could see Master Work in the firing-line off this mark. The front-running Mick Thonic has gone close the last twice at Wincanton and has another 10lb claimer in the saddle again today. Unsafe Conduct was too keen on his reappearance at Stratford while Je Suis Charlie has had a wind surgery and has raced on the Flat since last seen over timber. DEXCITE (NAP) was an eye-catcher on his first run for Alan King at Huntingdon and has been dropped a further 2lb since. The seven-year-old is looking very well treated nowadays and is worth a speculative wager in this, though Djin Conti and Finley's Eyes are both still unexposed and probably capable of better.
Djin Conti (FR) 11-2 (10-12) Tracked leader, led before 2 out, pressed flat, stayed on well and in command close home, won at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (5) gd in May beating The Twisler (10-12) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Mick Thonic (FR) 6-4jfav (11-12) Led and set good pace, flicked 3rd and 5th, clear after 3 out until next, joined last, headed 150 yards out, no extra in 3rd soon after, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Borak (10-12) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (4) fm in Oct.
Je Suis Charlie 4-1 (11-6) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Medalla De Oro (11-5) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Finley's Eyes (IRE) 2-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway to track leader 4th, every chance last, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 5, nk behind Lungarno Palace (11-4) at Stratford 2m (3) gd in Oct.
Sammylou (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) Held up in last pair, not fluent 3rd, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, never able to challenge, 5th of 7, 20 1/4l behind Minella Warrior (10-12) at Warwick 2m 3f (4) gd in May.
Dexcite (FR) 7-2 (11-10) Behind, outpaced after 3 out, kept on under pressure from next, never near leaders, 5th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Snapdragon Fire (11-13) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Unsafe Conduct 4-1fav (11-12) Pulled hard in mid-division, headway to chase leaders halfway, effort after 2 out, weakened before last, 6th of 11, 17 3/4l behind Come On Charlie (11-3) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Peterborough (FR) 10-1 (10-12) Led, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Itchy Feet (10-12) at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Master Work (FR) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, mistake 5th, lost place 3 out, tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind Shining Romeo (12-0) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
In The Pipeline (IRE) 2-1 (11-2) Held up in touch and in rear, headway 3 out, chased winner before 2 out, challenged last, kept on and just held post, 2nd of 4, shd behind Take Em Out (11-2) at Towcester 2m 3f mdn (5) gf in May.
Chief Brody 9-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd before 3 out, led before 2 out, kept on well, won at Warwick 2m hcp (4) hvy in Mar beating Blue April (10-9) by 25l, 8 ran.
Navajo War Dance 4-1 (12-0) With leader, driven and outpaced after 3 out, lost place before next, weakened last, 8th of 12, 22l behind Royal Hall (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.
Strictlyadancer (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Held up in 4th, close up on outside 3 out, driven and effort before next, soon outpaced, ridden and well held before last, 4th of 5, 13 1/4l behind Earth Moor (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f mdn (4) gf in Oct.
