towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression final furlong
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, mid-division, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders
raced wide, close up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
held up, pushed along 3f out, never on terms
tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden and edged left 2f out, faded inside final furlong
keen, raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, edged left 2f out, weakened final furlong
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders
raced wide, mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, faded inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
An extremely competitive affair and it's difficult finding one without a chance of sorts. David O'Meara has four entries with Ayr winner Earth Drummer likely to attract attention though both career victories have come on fast ground. Stablemate Anderiego won here in July but is 9lb higher while another from the yard, Balducci, ran too badly to be true at Haydock last time and is better judged on his victory there in July. GM HOPKINS faces his stiffest test to date as he bids for a four-timer from a 9lb higher mark than his Newmarket victory. John Gosden's colt has had just five runs and looks destined for Group races so this should prove within his capabilities. Big Baz won his first two races on Polytrack and was in very good form before returning to winning ways at Haydock. He hasn't had too much racing and there looks more to come so a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another big effort. Pearl Nation had his hat-trick bid Thwarted by No Poppy at Haydock and the winner didn't get the run of the race at Redcar on Saturday so should do better. Don't Call Me just failed to concede 13lb to Ticking Katie at Ayr and should carry his big weight with distinction.
Don't Call Me (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Awkward, went right start and rider lost both irons leaving stalls, got them back after about 1f, towards rear, headway on inside when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, not reach winner, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Ticking Katie (8-13) at Ayr 1m hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep.
Balducci 5-2fav (9-11) Prominent on outside, came alone over to stands side rail over 4f out, driven and well beaten final 2f, last of 10, 33l behind Big Baz (8-9) at Haydock 1m hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep.
Gm Hopkins 7-1 (9-6) Mid-division far side, headway when groups merged 3f out, came towards stands side and led overall over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, won at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gd in Sep beating Munaaser (9-9) by 2 3/4l, 22 ran.
Big Johnny D (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Raced far side in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 7th of 31, 4 1/2l behind Bronze Angel (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Levitate 28-1 (9-8) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression, 5th of 10, 6l behind Championship (8-12) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Sep.
Navajo Chief 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 11l behind Big Baz (8-9) at Haydock 1m hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep.
Starboard 10-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders in centre, effort over 2f out, soon 2nd but never any chance with unchallenged winner, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Fury (9-7) at Chepstow 1m hcp 105 (2) hvy in Aug.
Homage (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Raced far side mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 10th of 31, 6l behind Bronze Angel (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Anderiego (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Karaka Jack (8-10) at Redcar 1m hcp (2) gd.
Spirit Of The Law (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Raced stand side in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 19th of 31, 10l behind Bronze Angel (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Osteopathic Remedy (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out, 11th of 12, 8l behind Ticking Katie (8-13) at Ayr 1m hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep.
Pearl Nation (USA) 11-2 (9-10) Pulled hard in mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind No Poppy (9-0) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sep.
Storm King 6-1fav (9-9) Short of room soon after start, held up, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Marcret (9-8) at Chester 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sep.
No Poppy (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Karaka Jack (8-10) at Redcar 1m hcp (2) gd.
Crowdmania 9-2 (9-7) Bumped soon after start, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Art Obsession (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Earth Drummer (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Held up in touch, led 1f out, kept on well, won at Ayr 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sep beating Athletic (8-11) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
St Moritz (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 7f out, led 6f out, headed over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, last of 11, 19l behind Fire Fighting (9-7) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep.
Big Baz (IRE) 11-4 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, led close home, won at Haydock 1m hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep beating Prince Of Johanne (9-9) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
