tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, chased leader 2f out, ridden, soon led, stayed on final furlong
tracked leader, led 5f out, soon headed, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always in rear
held up, keen, ridden over 4f out, behind when driven over 2f out, lost action and pulled up over 1f out, dismounted
soon led, headed 5f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
held up mid-division, ridden and headway to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd
keen in touch, led well over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace
soon outpaced
soon outpaced, ridden and kept on final furlong nearest finish
keen, held up mid-division, effort 2f out, weakened 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 3f out, kept on final furlong
Prince Valentine makes most appeal here with Fancy and Dexileos others to consider. The selection was a fair third behind Partenope at Brighton last time in a better race than this. He normally reserves his best for that track, but he has also gone well here in the past and at this level he should be capable of making his presence felt. Fancy was dropped to this grade at Wolverhampton last time and she went close to scoring when chasing home Faraday. She has to be respected and she should be capable of making the frame. Dexileos finished behind Fancy in that race but on these terms those placings could be reversed, especially if Dexileos builds on what was an improved effort. Sion Hill has yet to win a race but on his best form he could represent good each-way value. However, Prince Valentine arrives here in good form and can land the prize.
Abtak (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 12l behind Kyle (9-0) at Salisbury 6f mdn stk (4) gf in May.
Charlottebutterfly 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f, 5th of 11, 12l behind Hansomelle (9-10) at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Dexileos (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Faraday (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Aug.
Edin Burgher (FR) 16-1 (8-7) Pulled hard, tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 8l behind Mulberry Lad (8-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Fancy (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders throughout, ridden over 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Faraday (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Aug.
Lizarazu (GER) 9-1 (9-4) Held up, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 13l behind Hart of Gold (9-0) at Folkestone 7f sll (6) gf.
Prince Valentine 7-2fav (8-2) In touch, headway 2f out, driven to challenge on inner over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Parthenope (8-2) at Brighton 1m app hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Sion Hill (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Took keen hold in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden when weakening over 1f out, 12th of 15, 9l behind Bolton Hall (10-11) at Beverley 1m amt hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Baarrij 5-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 7, 13l behind Jocheski (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo clm (6) gf in Aug.
Fun In The Sun 25-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, headway on inside 3f out, ridden over 2f out, held when not clear run approaching final furlong, 7th of 12, 9l behind Palmetto Point (8-12) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Sharpattack 16-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 14, 46l behind Wickedish (8-6) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo sll hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Slavonic Lake 7-2 (9-1) Led 8f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 11, 6l behind Keycavern (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo clm (6) gf in Aug.
