tracked leaders, driven along over 3f out, weakening when edged right over 1f out
held up, ridden and weakened over 3f out
soon steadied into mid-division, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on to go 4th inside final furlong but no chance with leaders
chased leader until ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
went slightly right start, held up, ridden and some headway well over 2f out, no impression
always prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
not much room briefly leading stalls, held up towards rear, headway on rails over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not able to quicken
not much room briefly leaving stalls, held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, no headway
went slightly left leaving stalls, held up towards rear, headway 6f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
in touch, niggled along 5f out, weakened over 3f out
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Ainama , Kahara and Irish Quest make the shortlist for this staying handicap with Kahara set to continue the winning thread. Kahara is unbeaten this season, winning first time out at Newbury in impressive fashion before following up at Goodwood, staying on well to indicate this extra quarter mile would suit. She is a full sister to the St Leger winner Milan, and only three pounds higher than when scoring at Goodwood, can land the hat-trick. Ainama will be a popular choice after winning easily at Chester on Saturday. The handicapper is set to take a closer look but in the meantime a six pound penalty may not be enough to stop him making a bold show again. He is unbeaten since defeats at less than a mile and is regarded as a serious threat. Irish Quest landed similar contests at Haydock and Goodwood and ran a good race in defeat in a good conditions race last time. He is eight pounds higher than his last handicap success but he too is progressive and can run well in a quality contest. Kahara can continue her improvement.
Ancient Culture 12-1 (8-6) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 11th of 19, 9l behind Speed Gifted (8-11) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Horseford Hill 9-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders and keen early, every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 11l behind Philanthropy (8-5) at York 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Sept.
Fretwork 7-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden and short of room over 2f out, boxed in by winner over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never a threat, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Maid To Believe (9-6) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Irish Quest (IRE) 2-1fav (7-11) Chased winner throughout, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Aajel (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcap (2) gf in Sept.
Grand Heights (IRE) 1-16fav (8-12) Tracked leader, led over 4f out, unchallenged after, very easily, won at Leicester 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Sept beating Optimistic Alfie (9-6) by 10l, 4 ran.
Duty Free (IRE) 15-8fav (9-0) Chased leader, ridden 3f out, every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 4l behind Maid To Believe (9-6) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Kahara 6-5fav (8-7) Tracked leaders, lost position 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, led just inside final furlong, all out, won at Goodwood 1m 4f hcap (4) gf in Sept beating Prince Sabaah (9-6) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Hot Diamond 6-1 (9-6) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, weakened close home, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Nobelix (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 4f clm (4) frm in Sept.
Starry Messenger 6-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 9, 5l behind Maid To Believe (9-6) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Ainama (IRE) 11-4fav (8-7) Held up, headway going easily 3f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, won at Chester 1m 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sept beating Kyoto Summit (10-0) by 2l, 13 ran.
Natural Action 11-2 (9-4) Close up, when 2nd 7f out, weakened quickly over 3f out, tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Shine And Rise (9-0) at Kempton 2m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Starparty (USA) 14-1 (9-5) Chased leader, ridden to lead 4f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Veenwouden (9-5) at Salisbury 1m 4f fll hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Cavalry Twill (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Led, driven 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 12, 2l behind Potentiale (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Bergonzi (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Harry Tricker (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Sept.
Cushat Law (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden to dispute lead over 1f out and every chance, not quicken final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Generous Jem (9-6) at Newbury 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gd in Aug.
