towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on
towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, stayed on final furlong
held up behind leaders, ridden along over 3f out, driven and one pace final 2f
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
in touch, led over 5f out, ridden and headed well over 2f out, no extra final furlong
led, headed over 5f out, soon beaten
never better than mid-division
held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, driven over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, ridden along and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Corum gets the confident vote in the opener with Quizzene and Into The Shadows, heading a long list of dangers. The selection was a good second behind Sweet Indulgance last time out, that form has since been franked and off what remains a lenient mark from a good draw under conditions that suit he looks the one to be on. Quizzene rates the main danger on his latest second behind Pepertree Lane but all his best form is on soft to heavy ground and he is opposed with this in mind. Into The Shadows is another that could go well on his best form but he ran as if the handicaper had caught up with him when sixth behind Acambo last time and again he looks vulnerable. Monolith won well last time out when beating Our Monogram last time but the drop in trip has to be of concern. Bollin Derek is ganme and consistent and is sure to run his race but he often finds less than expected off the bridle and is opposable with this in mind. Of the remainder St Savarin is from a yard in form but has uyet to prove he stays this trip and for the winner we return toCorum who looks well handicaped.
Gold Ring 14-1 (9-9) Led after 1f, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 7, 32l behind Alessano (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug.
Into The Shadows 16-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, ridden, headway over 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 8l behind Frank Sonata (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 6f lst stk (1) sft in Apr.
Tees Components 7-1 (9-9) Held up, headway over 5f out, one pace final 2f, 3rd of 9, 9l behind The Nawab (8-2) at York 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Oct.
St Savarin (FR) 10-3fav (9-10) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Sanchi (9-12) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Swordsman (GER) 15-2 (11-10) Behind, soon struggling, kept on from over 1f out, 7th of 10, 10l behind Nero's Return (11-2) at Epsom 1m 4f amt hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
Monolith 9-2 (9-10) Chased clear leading pair, ridden over 5f out, headway over 2f out, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Pontefract 2m 2f hcap (4) gf in Jun beating Our Monogram (8-11) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Quizzene (USA) 16-1 (8-0) Led after 1f, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, switched right well inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Peppertree Lane (8-3) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) hvy.
Dr Sharp (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 15, 31l behind Sphinx (8-3) at York 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in May.
Salesin 6-1 (8-13) Hampered at start and held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final 2f, 4th of 7, 6l behind Trick Or Treat (8-3) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Corum (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Soon led, ridden and strongly challenged over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Sweet Indulgence (9-10) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Karlu (GER) 25-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, no progress final 2f, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 6l behind High Point (9-0) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Aug.
Madroos 10-1 (9-5) Held up, mid-division, headway approaching final furlong, soon chasing leaders, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Sweet Indulgence (9-10) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Oddsmaker (IRE) 2-1jt-fav (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten, 2nd of 4, 8l behind Leslingtaylor (8-4) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
Candle 7-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden 5f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 7l behind Boot 'n Toot (8-6) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) frm.
Sharp Reply (USA) 28-1 (8-7) Mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon beaten, 9th of 11, 14l behind Sanchi (9-12) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Bollin Derek 5-4fav (8-2) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace final 2f, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Peppertree Lane (9-5) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) hvy in Aug.
