held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not troubled leaders
tracked leaders, ridden and kept on one pace from 2f out
always in rear
close up, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, not clear run over 1f out, effort inside final furlong when gap closed, soon switched left, ran on
close up, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, just held
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened
behind, never on terms
steadied start, took keen hold held up, never on terms
always towards rear
raced wide held up, weakened 2f out
reared start and dwelt, soon in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent on outer, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
dwelt, always in rear
One favourite has won this in nine renewals. Low numbers are generally best which may rule out Johannes and Bond Fastrac, who both arrive in good form. Jamie Spencer is the regular partner of MY KINGDOM and returns to ride Ian Williams' charge, who has the plum draw. The six-year-old has done nothing wrong apart from continually finding one too good and though climbing the weights without winning this stiff 6f looks ideal so he can gain the seventh success of his career. Another Wise Kid is just 1lb higher than when scoring at Ripon in September and has been going well but Thirsk winner Trade Secret is another drawn high and he's now on his highest ever mark. Mon Brav will enjor returning to quicker ground and looks well enough treated to make his presence felt while the only three-year-old, Byronic Hero, likes it around here having gained both of his victories over the track and trip.
Global City (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Always in rear, last of 13, 20l behind Pearl Ice (9-2) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Jun.
Johannes (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, led last 100 yards, kept on, won at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun beating Defence Council (9-7) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Beckermet (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Led, soon clear, ridden and headed over 1f out, chased leaders until no extra final 100 yards, 6th of 18, 7l behind Street Power (8-11) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Arganil (USA) 16-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and lost 3rd place inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 9l behind Elusive Prince (9-8) at Chester 6f hcp 0-90 (3) sft.
Damika (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) In touch, effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Steps (9-10) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Fred Willetts (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 8, 23l behind Elusive Prince (9-8) at Chester 6f hcp 0-90 (3) sft.
My Kingdom (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Awkward laving stalls, held up in mid-division on inside, headway to 3rd inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd final 50 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Go Dutch (9-5) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Solar Spirit (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, weakened well over 1f out, last of 7, 15l behind Majestic Myles (9-2) at Chester 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) sft.
Another Wise Kid (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Captain Scooby (9-0) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Bond Fastrac 14-1 (9-5) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, joined 2nd horse on line, 2nd of 10, hd behind Captain Scooby (9-0) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Trade Secret 15-2 (9-8) Towards rear, headway on outer 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun beating Whozthecat (9-9) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mon Brav 25-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Mull Of Killough (9-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp 105 (2) sft.
Imperator Augustus (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 23l behind Lockantanks (9-9) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Close To The Edge (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Rearing in stalls, chased leaders, wide straight, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 5l behind Noverre To Go (9-10) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Orbit The Moon (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) With leader, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 8, 8l behind King Of Eden (9-9) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Byronic Hero 12-1 (9-5) Slowly away, in rear, never a factor, 14th of 15, 18l behind El Mcglynn (7-13) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.