tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 3f out, not clear run from 2f out and shuffeled back, switched left and ran on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
led 1f, tracked leader, ridden to press winner 2f out, kept on, not pace to challenge
keen tracked leaders, led 3f out, ridden 1f out, ran on
steadied start, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, not reached leaders
led after 1f, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
dwelt in rear, not troubled leaders
Now 9lbs below a mark from which he went close at Sandown earlier in the season it could be the time to catch KARAKA JACK. Mark Johnston's colt has been kept to this mile trip ever since but struggled from higher marks. Now back on a sound surface and with first-time blinkers sharpening his focus we will chance him. Topweight Major Phil has some very solid form at this trip and despite being exposed can get competitive, and the same applies to Gaily Noble, though he seems to reserve his best for the Polytrack. West End Lad is plenty high enough in the weights but may show up well back at this distance and the same applies to July Course winner Seasonal Cross. Parvaaz is in cracking form but will still need to improve and Karaka Jack is a sporting suggestion. (Jonathan Doidge)
Major Phil (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, went 3rd just over 1f out, looked a threat until no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 15, 2l behind First Post (8-6) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Gaily Noble (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, stayed on final 2f, never nearer, 9th of 18, 6l behind Osteopathic Remedy (9-2) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Viva Vettori 9-1 (9-8) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 6, 5l behind Secrecy (9-3) at Kempton 1m stks (3yo+) (3) pol in Aug.
King's Colour 8-1 (10-7) Chased leaders stands side, ridden inside final 2f, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 17, 11l behind Rosko (9-3) at Ascot 7f ladys hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Dajen 9-2 (9-5) Held up in close 5th, ridden in centre and no impression when hung left final 2f, 6th of 7, 8l behind Secretive (9-6) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Reve De Nuit (USA) 14-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 10, 4l behind Psychic Ability (8-11) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Decent Fella (IRE) 4-1fav (8-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, no impression when hampered over 1f out, weakened soon after, 9th of 12, 7l behind Smarty Socks (8-6) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Parvaaz (IRE) 7-4fav (9-2) Chased leaders, hard driven to lead entering final furlong, stayed on strongly, all out, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol beating Mambo Spirit (9-2) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
First Cat 6-1 (9-6) Took keen hold in rear, came wide into straight, headway on wide outside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never going pace to trouble leaders, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Thrill (9-2) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
West End Lad 25-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, under pressure over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Daaweitza (9-2) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Karaka Jack 14-1 (8-6) Hampered after start, never going after, struggling in rear over 4f out, soon lost touch, tailed off, last of 17, 38l behind Our Joe Mac (9-0) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Aug.
Seasonal Cross 11-2 (9-6) Steadied start, held up well in rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, stayed on to modest 4th inside final furlong, no chance to get competitive, 4th of 8, 6l behind Dance East (9-12) at Goodwood 1m 1f fll hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Squall 3-1fav (9-9) Prominent, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind Dream Win (9-5) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
