tracked leaders, led going well 2f out, soon in command, pushed out final furlong, comfortably
pulled hard in mid-division, saddle slipped soon after start, virtually pulled up final 3f
led until ridden, headed 2f out, soon no chance with comfortable winner, kept on well for clear 2nd
chased leader until 2f out, stayed on same pace after
slowly away, behind, headway on outside, edged left over 1f out, stayed on
prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on one pace, went 3rd inside final furlong
slowly away, always in rear
keen hold tracking leaders, ridden, one pace final 2f
held up in rear, made late headway, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden along over 3f out, no impression final 2f
behind most of way
chased leaders over 5f
mid-division, driven 2f out, beaten when hung left over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ran wide bend over 4f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Palm Court may be good enough to defy topweight, with Kristal Glory, Hyper Viper and Kyrie Eleison others for the short-list. Palm Court has risen to the top of the handicap on the strength of some decent efforts so far, including when coming out on top narrowly on his nursery bow at Wolverhampton in July. Slightly unlucky-in-running at Newmarket next time, he was all at sea on soft ground on a return visit to headquarters 16-days ago, and has conditions much more to his liking today. Kristal Glory is going the right way, and will definitely be suited by the step up to a mile. Well enough weighted it would seem, he can give the selection most to do. Hyper Viper was well held by Palm Court when the pair met at Wolverhampton, but the extra distance may see him get a bit closer. Mick Channon saddles a trio of runners here, and the market will probably be the best guide to their respective chances, but for the winner we return to Palm Court, who sported first-time blinkers when beaten last time, but lines up without the aids today.
Palm Court 9-2 (8-1) Raced far side, dwelt, always behind, last of 12, 16l behind Dan Tucket (8-7) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Midnite Blews (IRE) 17-2 (8-4) Led to 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Mudhish (8-12) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) frm in Aug.
Feasible 7-1 (8-12) In touch until weakened from 2f out, 5th of 11, 6l behind Semah Harold (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Jul.
Yes Meg 11-1 (7-9) Slowly into stride, always outpaced in rear, never a factor, last of 12, 26l behind Palm Court (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Blandys Wood 12-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden, in touch over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 9th of 12, 10l behind Palm Court (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Hyper Viper (IRE) 10-1 (7-7) Held up, ridden, outpaced over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, not troubled leaders, 7th of 12, 8l behind Palm Court (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Charlie Be (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Took keen hold in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 17, 9l behind Ramblin Bob (8-12) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.
Kristal Glory (IRE) 25-1 (7-12) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 13, 4l behind Mizooka (8-4) at Salisbury 7f 2yo hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Just Jimmy (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Prominent, pulled hard, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 20l behind Hawaana (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) frm in Aug.
Alfredtheordinary 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, switched right and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 7l behind Coffee Cup (8-6) at Thirsk 7f 2yo sll (5) gf in Aug.
Dhaka Dazzle 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders stands' side group, no impression from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 9l behind Casino Night (8-8) at Newcastle 7f 2yo clm (6) gd in Aug.
Agon Eyes (USA) 16-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 12, 14l behind Meridian Line (8-9) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn fll (6) frm in Aug.
Ostinata (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 12l behind Pegasus Again (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol in Aug.
Holy Storm (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Showed early pace, weakened quickly halfway, last of 10, 14l behind Cat Junior (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Mister Cafnex (IRE) 100-1 (8-10) Chased leaders over 3f, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 8l behind Mr Keppel (9-3) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Kyrie Eleison (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, held when short of room over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 7l behind Siberian Tiger (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
