mid-division, came wide entering straight, effort and hung left over 1f out, ran on, not able to reach leaders
took keen hold, led ridden over 1f out, edged left and headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
tracked leaders, took keen hold, not clear run over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always prominent, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
in rear, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, hampered and lost place over 4f out, well beaten over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden and edged left over 1f out, no headway
tracked leaders on outside, took keen hold, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Nonrunner
DELFT has run five times on Polytrack and won three. She scored with something in hand at Kempton last time and the handicapper looks to have erred on the side of leniency handing her just a 4lb rise so she's taken to complete the double. Sound Amigo has won three times here but suffered in the weights after his early victories and has been going back up in the ratings without winning after some fine performances. Shahzan won a Doncaster maiden in May but has been a beaten favourite in two subsequent starts and makes his Polytrack debut so a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of Johnny Cavagin. He's won three of his last four and has an earlier victory on this track to his credit. He was impressive at Pontefract last time and it will be a surprise if he's not competitive.
Shahzan (IRE) 5-1fav (9-9) Held up in touch, pushed along and weakened over 2f out, last of 16, 24l behind Rasaman (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Jun.
Decision By One 6-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 7th of 13, 3l behind Trade Secret (9-6) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Partner (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Towards rear stand side group, ridden 2f out, soon headway, stayed on inside final furlong, 7th of 23, 4 1/2l behind Mass Rally (9-9) at Ayr 6f hcp (3) hvy in Sep.
Delft 7-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep beating Dark Castle (9-5) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Swilly Ferry (USA) 16-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, never involved, 15th of 16, 19l behind Lui Rei (9-7) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
My Son Max 8-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden and effort to chase leading pair over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, always held, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Idler (9-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Baby Strange 9-2fav (8-10) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to get involved, 6th of 12, 9l behind Fabled City (8-5) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Crown Choice 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, behind final furlong, last of 12, 12l behind Idler (9-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Golconde (IRE) (8-5) 7th of 12, 12l behind Noble Hachy (8-5) at Capannelle(ITY) 6f Grp 3 (1) hvy in Apr.
Johnny Cavagin 9-2 (9-6) Held up in touch, went 3rd over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug beating Available (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Camache Queen (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon hung left, no further progress, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 7l behind Misplaced Fortune (9-7) at Pontefract 6f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf in Sep.
Sound Amigo (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, just held for 2nd place, 3rd of 16, hd behind Escape To Glory (9-7) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Impel (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Delft (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
