chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, not quicken and soon one pace
tracked the leaders, ridden to lead going well 2f out, ridden clear entering final furlong, no extra and headed well inside final furlong
held up rear, rapid headway over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead well inside final furlong and soon clear
in touch, ridden 2f out, not paced to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace
dwelt, towards rear, ridden along after 2f, never near leaders
tracked leader for 2f, soon weakened and behind
in rear, good headway approaching final furlong, ran on strongly to take 3rd close home, not reached leaders
chased leaders, not clear run over 1f out, unable to challenge, eased final furlong
led until headed 2f out, kept on one pace afterwards
took keen hold, in touch, brief effort over 1f out, unable to quicken and weakened final furlong
in touch, short of room on inner and checked halfway, soon behind, not recover
dwelt, behind, headway and not clear run over 1f out, still no room inside final furlong, soon eased
Hogmaneigh has solid claims on recent form and trainer Stuart Williams has his string in good heart at present but he has been done few favours with a draw in stall four so preference is for Matsunosuke, who gets the vote ahead of Bluebok. The last mentioned has held his form well this season and is entitled to be thereabouts again but may need some help from the handicapper. Cashel Mead was good value for his win at Newbury last time but would prefer a softer surface, while Golden Dixie may struggle to give weight away all round. Matsunosuke, by comparison, receives weight all round and continues in good form plus has the benefit of a decent draw.
Golden Dixie (USA) 20-1 (9-10) Prominent on stands' side, kept on same pace final furlong, 9th of 24, 3l behind Fantasy Believer (9-2) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (2) gf.
Gimasha 33-1 (8-9) Prominent on stand side for 4f, 23rd of 27, 7l behind Borderlescott (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Hogmaneigh (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Borehan (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) sft in May.
High Reach 16-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden when not clear run and switched left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 11l behind Ellens Academy (8-10) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Dance Night (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Soon hanging right and behind after 1f, virtually pulled up final 2f, last of 10, 13l behind Green Manalishi (9-10) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Jul.
Angel Sprints 9-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders to halfway, soon ridden, gradually weakened, 11th of 14, 11l behind Firenze (9-3) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
First Order 20-1 (9-6) Never better than mid-division on far side, 14th of 24, 5l behind Fantasy Believer (9-2) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (2) gf.
Kay Two (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) With leaders, until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 5l behind The Jobber (9-1) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Bluebok 11-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, outpaced over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind The Jobber (9-1) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Hoh Hoh Hoh 12-1 (9-5) Prominent to halfway, weakened quickly approaching final furlong, 11th of 13, 7l behind Pic Up Sticks (9-2) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Jayanjay 10-1 (8-13) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 10l behind Celtic Mill (9-4) at Windsor 6f stk (3) gf.
Matsunosuke 7-1 (9-0) Dwelt, behind, plenty to do when switched left round field over 1f out, stayed on final furlong to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Forest Dane (8-2) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Cashel Mead 9-2 (9-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, soon switched left, pushed along and ran on well to lead final 50 yards, won at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs beating Polish Emperor (9-3) by a hd, 8 ran.
