led until over 2f out, soon rallied, weakened final furlong
pulled hard in mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out
slowly into stride, reluctant in rear, detatched from over 3f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon every chance, faded final furlong
held up, never dangerous
steadied start, always behind
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, switched right to challenge over 1f out, never on terms
always prominent, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, readily
in touch, effort over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
slowly into stride, mid-division, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon no impression
Successful at Southwell last month, Pearl Nation bids for hat-trick after winning over 7f here three weeks ago with Yourartisonfire a close-up third. Berlusca beat No Poppy over track and trip last time but the latter re-opposes on better terms while Si Senor and Wilde Inspiration have both held their form well of late. Chosen Character won this in 2012 and scored in soft ground here in June off a higher mark but a chance is taken on SECRET ART. He's slipped down the weights and found only one too good in Class 2 company at Kempton last time.
Chosen Character (IRE) 28-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders on outside, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 7th of 8, 10l behind Athletic (8-7) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Pearl Nation (USA) 13-2 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, not clear run and switched outside 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, led post, won at Haydock 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Deauville Prince (9-7) by ns, 12 ran.
Victoire De Lyphar (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Reared start, always behind, last of 12, 27l behind Take A Note (9-3) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Yourartisonfire 7-2fav (9-1) Soon outpaced and behind, headway on outside 3f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on to chase leading pair inside final furlong, held towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Pearl Nation (9-3) at Haydock 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Dubai Hills 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 7th of 10, 14l behind Cornrow (9-6) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Berlusca (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Held up, not clear run and switched right over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Haydock 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs beating No Poppy (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Nurpur (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Held up behind in touch, headway 2f out, effort over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, no impression, 5th of 8, 8l behind Amulet (8-9) at Ascot 1m fll hcp (2) gs in May.
Si Senor (IRE) 4-1fav (8-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Tigers Tale (8-5) at Kempton 1m hcp (2) pol.
Wilde Inspiration (IRE) 11-2 (8-8) Prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Lincoln (8-11) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
No Poppy (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd post, nearest finish, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Berlusca (9-9) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Sweet Martoni 8-1 (9-7) Soon chased leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Merry Me (9-3) at Ffos Las 1m hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Aug.
Showpiece 10-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, well beaten over 2f out, last of 7, 22l behind Provenance (9-4) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
King Of Macedon (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, every chance when carried head high over 2f out, weakening when not much room inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 8l behind Aqua Ardens (9-10) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Secret Art (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) In touch, effort 2f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Tigers Tale (8-5) at Kempton 1m hcp (2) pol.
Unison (IRE) 7-2fav (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 10l behind Merry Me (9-3) at Ffos Las 1m hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Aug.
