mid-division, headway on inner over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, ran on final furlong
slowly into stride and towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner final furlong
in touch, led over 4f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, headed over 4f out, remained in touch, was ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
Nonrunner
Hams gets the confident vote in the finale with Elegant Times and Sir Orpen the main dangers. The selection has finished second on both of his outings so far but he has done nothing wrong in either race and he looks to have been found a good opportunity here to get his head in front. Elegant Times finished behind our selection but ran with credit on his seasonal reappearance, but he lacks the scope of our choice. Sir Orpen has got some respectable form but he may be best watched on his first try over this trip, especially as he has been off the track since October. Bolckow is from a yard in form and is another to consider, but for the winner we will stick with Hams.
Artie's Son (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Started slowly and behind, chased along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Borehan (9-3) at Thirsk 5f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Bolckow 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Stonehaugh (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) frm in Apr.
Coalite (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Led stands side group, ridden and headed by stands side group 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, 14l behind Damika (9-0) at Newcastle 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Penzo (IRE) Shinko Forest colt out of an unraced mare.
Sir Orpen (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) With leaders until weakened final furlong, 9th of 18, 10l behind Manston (9-1) at York 6f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Hams (USA) 5-6fav (8-12) Led after 2f, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Stonehaugh (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) frm in Apr.
Cindertrack 10-3 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, weakened close home, 6th of 10, 3l behind Passion Rules (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Oct.
Elegant Times (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Stonehaugh (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) frm in Apr.
