led until over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up, towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never on terms
held up, in touch, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, stayed on strongly
chased leaders, every chance from over 1f out, no extra final furlong
held up, never dangerous
behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never able to challenge
held up, in touch, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never a threat
in touch, lost place over 3f out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, every chance from over 1f out, kept on same pace closing stages
held up, towards rear, some late headway, never dangerous
steadied start, held up, never dangerous
steadied start, held up, mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division but in touch, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Lord Ben Stack bids for a hat-trick off an 8lb higher mark having landed a double at Haydock last month. Imperial Aviator was third in the Dubai Duty Free Handicap over track and trip recently but less than a length ahead of What About Carlo and the latter pair both have claims. Storm Rock is upped 5lb for winning a Class 2 contest at Salisbury in soft ground while Not So Sleepy drops down in class but was well beaten in the Wolfreton at Ascot on the only previous occasion he’s raced in a handicap. BLAIR HOUSE faces a tougher task having won a Class 3 handicap at Pontefract recently. But this longer trip is expected to suit the unexposed three-year-old so Charlie Appleby’s colt gets the vote.
Lord Ben Stack (IRE) 6-4fav (9-12) Made all, clear final 3f, stayed on well, unchallenged, won at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (3) gd in Sep beating Rex Bell (8-12) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Not So Sleepy 10-1 (9-2) Dwelt, took keen hold, raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 9 1/2l behind Mountain Bell (8-2) at Chester 1m 4f lst (1) gs in Sep.
What About Carlo (FR) 20-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 18, 2 1/4l behind Baydar (9-1) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Imperial Aviator 8-1 (8-13) In touch, headawy chasing leaders and hung left from 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out until inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Baydar (9-1) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Examiner (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division far side, effort 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 25th of 31, 25 1/2l behind Spark Plug (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Awake My Soul (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, held up behind, outpaced 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never near leaders, 7th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Central Square (9-6) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Storm Rock 8-1 (8-10) In touch, headway 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp (2) sft in Sep beating Landwade Lad (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Balmoral Castle 20-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 19, 8 1/2l behind Highland Colori (9-2) at York 1m hcp stks (2) gd in Oct.
Blair House (IRE) 9-4fav (9-6) In rear, very wide into straight over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Pontefract 1m hcp (3) gs in Oct beating Rainbow Rebel (9-2) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Green Light 25-1 (9-13) Held up, behind, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, last of 11, 19 3/4l behind Champagne Champ (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Slowfoot (GER) 33-1 (9-11) Held up, ridden and well behind over 2f out, last of 7, 20 1/2l behind Watersmeet (9-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Sep.
Special Season 11-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, bumped 6f out, modest headway over 1f out, no impression, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 13, 15 3/4l behind Garcia (8-11) at Haydock 1m hcp stks (2) gs in May.
Gratzie 12-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Raising Sand (9-7) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Sixth Sense (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Raced keenly, chased winner until over 1f out, chased leading pair, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Above N Beyond (9-7) at Haydock 1m hcp (2) gd in Sep.
