raced wide, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, led well over 1f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, lost 2nd closing stages
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway between horses over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, took 2nd closing stages, unable to reach winner
took keen hold, held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong
switched left start, held up in towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no threat
held u in rear, headway over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden on outside 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
chased leader until over 2f out, soon weakened
soon led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, driven to lead entering final furlong, stayed on under pressure
Irish raider SINGLE LADY makes a quick reappearance having won at Kempton on Thursday. Martin Harley negates a chunk of her penalty and she can follow up on only her second start of the year. Politbureau went close at Carlisle recently and looks likely to be winning soon, while Laconicos also has claims judged on his recent placed efforts over shorter trips. Motarjm was runner-up here recently but hasn't won on the level for nearly three years now so the less-exposed Art Thief makes more appeal.
Laconicos (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden to challenge entering final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Cheddar George (9-6) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Politbureau 6-1 (9-4) In touch, smooth headway to track leader over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final 2f, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 14, 1l behind La Bacouetteuse (9-7) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Saloon (USA) 15-8fav (9-11) Took keen hold, tracked leading trio, lost place halfway, driven along and outpaced over 3f out, hung left over 2f out, head in air and kept on reluctantly over 1f out, 4th of 7, 9l behind Resplendent Light (9-11) at Windsor 1m 4f sell stks (6) gf in Aug.
Full Pelt (USA) 20-1 (8-2) Dwelt in rear, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken close home, 3rd of 8, nk behind Climaxfortackle (8-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
Peaceful Means (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, soon under pressure, never on terms, 6th of 10, 34l behind Joan D'Arc (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Aug.
Motarjm (USA) 14-1 (8-9) Held up in 4th soon after start, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, went 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Kepler's Law (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Single Lady 7-4fav (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway from 3f out, switched slightly left 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (6) pol beating Zelos Diktator (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Le Reveur 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression entering straight, 11th of 18, 11l behind Fandango Boy (9-5) at Naas 1m app hcp gf in Jul '08.
Swords 40-1 (8-11) Fly jumped start, took keen hold, held up, lost place over 4f out, 10th of 11, 18l behind Red Current (8-9) at Bath 1m 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Aug.
Art Thief 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th over 3f out, headway under pressure 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, stayed on inside final final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Tegan (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
