tracked leaders, challenged over 1f out, led narrowly final 75 yards, kept on and caught post
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway on outer over 2f out, led over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, headed narrowly last 75 yards, kept on gamely to regain lead post
held up towards rear and keen, headway on outer 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
held up towards rear and in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, no impression with front pair
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong
tracked leader, soon led, took keen hold, outpaced 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
There have been some massive shocks in this in recent years and Granny McPhee was a 12/1 chance when scoring a year ago. She's on a 1lb lower mark this time but, unlike last year, hasn't had a previous run. Cool Macavity landed a Class 4 handicap at Sandown but couldn't cope in Class 2 grade at Goodwood and finished last. He won first time out last season and can go well here but STAND TO REASON will take some beating. A very progressive type, he looked to have plenty in hand when landing a Newbury handicap last month and though 8lb higher looks the type to go on to better things. Calaf won over the C&D in July and proved his wellbeing with a smooth success on ground with some give at Doncaster. He goes unpenalised for that victory in an apprentice event and looks the main threat.
Stand To Reason (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, smooth headway over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, led inside final 2f, ridden and wandered right then left inside final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Apr beating Always The Lady (9-3) by 3l, 13 ran.
Resurge (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, one pace and no impression, 7th of 13, 10l behind Right Step (9-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) hvy in Apr.
Cool Macavity (IRE) 33-1 (7-12) Always in last trio, never a factor, last of 15, 11l behind Labarinto (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Silver Grey (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon one pace, faded closing stages, 5th of 16, 7l behind Tres Coronas (9-6) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Apr.
Calaf 4-1 (9-1) Keen in touch, headway 2f out, soon chased leader, led inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Doncaster 1m 2f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) gs beating Figaro (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Early Applause 11-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge on inside 2f out, still pressing leaders over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Discoteca (9-5) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Oct.
Elizabeth Coffee (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 5th 2f out, ridden into 2nd over 1f out, no extra final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Spin Of A Coin (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcap pol in Feb.
Hung Parliament (FR) 33-1 (9-4) In touch, pushed along over 5f out, soon weakened, tailed off 3f out, last of 10, well behind Aiken (9-3) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Apr.
Granny McPhee 11-1 (9-3) Dwelt, behind, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 38l behind Yes Chef (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
O Ma Lad (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Held up, headway 12f out, pushed along and lost place over 6f out, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 11, 49l behind Rockfella (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-90 (3) sft.
