mid-division, pushed along 4f out, soon one pace and no impression
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakend 2f out
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, one pace and no real impression when hung left to far rail over 1f out
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, one pace and no impression final 2f
mid-division, pushed along and lost place over 3f out, tailed off
held up in rear, headway on far rail on inside final 3f, ridden and kept on to dipute 2nd entering final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, disputing 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner
slowly into stride and always behind
mid-division, pushed along and strugling over 3f out, tailed off
close up, pushed along over 2f out, soon lost place
soon towards rear, staying on same pace and no chance when hampered on far rail approaching final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and struggling final 3f
took keen hold, made all, driven in command over 1f out, stayed on well
chased winner to over 3f out, soon ridden and lost place
A wide open finale in which a dozen punters may come up with as many possible winners, but our selection is Richard Hannon's CAYMAN SKY who is joined on the shortlist by Broughtons Paradis and Sparkaway. Cayman Sky remains a maiden after 12 outings but this could be lucky 13 as there's not too much here to beat. Placed in a claimer last time out that was his best effort for a while; incidentally he's entered in another claimer tomorrow. Broughtons Paradis has made a pleasing start to her career; disappointing last time out she seemed not to get a mile and a half at Wolverhampton, having previously won over almost as long at Yarmouth, so maybe it was the Polytrack she didn't like. Until then she was getting better with every run so maybe we can put a line through that effort and give her another chance on turf. Sparkaway's best form, including a couple of wins at this level over a similar trip have come on turf, and he's not been able to replicate that on Polytrack, so a return to grass is a big positive. He may be in the grip of the handicapper though.
Sunceleb (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, never travelling well, pushed along halfway and soon lost place, never dangerous, last of 6, 19l behind Caster Sugar (9-9) at Brighton 1m 2f fll hcp (5) fm in Sep.
Sea Lavender 5-2fav (9-2) In touch, ridden over 3f out, chased leader 2f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Bolanderi (9-5) at Leicester 1m 2f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Whisky Galore 8-1 (9-9) In touch, headway to chase leading pair 6f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Aaman (8-6) at Goodwood 2m 3yo mdn hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Nice Time (IRE) 17-2 (9-4) Led 2f, remained in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, 4th of 7, 9l behind Valid Point (9-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Cluny 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden along over 4f out, weaknened 2f out, 4th of 7, 17l behind Qelaan (9-4) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Broughtons Paradis (IRE) 11-4 (8-9) Prominent, raced keenly, led 8f out, headed well over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Blue Tango (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Sparkaway 4-1 (8-8) In rear, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, last of 6, 14l behind Worth A King's (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Amroth 8-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, driven over 4f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 7l behind Benedicte (8-12) at Chester 1m 2f fll mdn stks (4) gf in Sep.
Meirig's Dream (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 36l behind Prince Siegfried (8-10) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jul '08.
Hard Ball 33-1 (9-7) Always in rear, 14th of 15, 32l behind Al Qeddaaf (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Jun.
Cayman Sky 7-1 (8-12) Mid-division on inner, headway to challenge for 2nd inside final 1f, kept on under pressure, no chance with winner, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Mista Rossa (9-8) at Kempton 1m 4f clm stks (6) pol in Sep.
Good Buy Dubai (USA) 9-2 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway to go 3rd well over 1f out, soon driven along, lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 9, 11l behind Dove Cottage (9-8) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcap (5) gs.
Fleur de Lion (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, headway to challenge 2f out, soon ridden, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Granny Mcphee (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Windpfeil (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) In touch, weakening when badly hampered on rail over 3f out, last of 14, well behind Perception (9-4) at Kempton 2m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sep.
Emerald Hawk (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Royal Dignitary (9-10) at Beverley 7f clm stks (5) fm in Aug.
