held up rear of far side group of 8, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
held up in centre group, some late headway
raced centre, chased leaders over 4f
always rear of far side group
raced centre, prominent 4f
stumbled start, soon in touch centre, pushed along halfway, ran on inside final furlong, not pace of leaders far side
held up rear of centre group, never on terms
chased far side leaders, every chance 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
overall leader in centre to 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced centre and always in rear
prominent in far side group of 8, chased winner over 1f out, closed well towards finish but always just held
switched right start, held up in rear of centre group, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
led stands side trio, hard driven 2f out, soon no chance
chased far side leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
bumped start, soon recovered into mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
raced centre, prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
prominent centre over 3f
prominent centre 4f
tracked far side leader, closed to lead overall 2f out, hard ridden final furlong, held on gamely
raced centre and always behind
slowly into stride, held up last of stands side trio, some late headway
switched right start, held up rear of centre group, headway and switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
raced centre, never reached beyond mid-division
led far side group to 2f out, weakened quickly
raced centre, chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, edged right over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased far side leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
In the belief that the winner will emerge from those drawn high, a chance is taken with Intrepid Jack over the likes of Ripples Maid, Beckermet and Knot In Wood, while Hogmaneigh and Zidane can come out with credit on the stands side. Hughie Morrison landed the Wokingham 12-months ago with Baltic King, and saw Intrepid Jack finish an honourable 10th. Since then the five-year-old has been very consistent, and was somewhat unlucky in Listed company at Sandown last time, being hampered early on before finishing second to Dazed And Amazed. This track will suit, and with a nice high draw in stall 23, he should be well in the shake-up. Ripples Maid lost nothing in defeat to the useful Cartimandua in a fillies and mares Listed race at Haydock a fortnight ago, and is also housed on the far side, as is Beckermet who beat a useful field at Newbury on his last visit to the winner's enclosure. However, that was two years ago, and he has hit the bar plenty of times since. Richard Fahey reckons that Knot In Wood has the class to win a race of this nature, and off a low weight, with first-time blinkers fitted, he is interesting. Epsom winner Hogmaneigh has picked up a 5lb penalty and the draw is a bit of a worry, but he has been well touted, while Zidane has been hiked up 11lb for his impressive victory over the course-and-distance last time. Stablemate Firenze was second to Baltic King in this 12-months ago, and James Fanshawe's charge might also find a Morrison inmate too good in the shape of Intrepid Jack.
Balthazaar's Gift (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ran on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Assertive (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gf.
Ashdown Express (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and headway from 2f out, ran on same pace final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Sakhee's Secret (9-0) at Salisbury 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gf.
One Putra (IRE) (9-0) Prominent, one pace final furlong, 6th of 8, 3l behind Champion Place (8-11) at San Siro 5f Grp 3 (1) gd in Oct.
Nota Bene 28-1 (9-10) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 17, 6l behind Aegean Dancer (8-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
King's Caprice 33-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 14l behind Mine (9-0) at Haydock 7f lst stk (1) gf.
Grantley Adams 25-1 (9-8) Raced stands side, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, led stands side group inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 29, 1l behind Beaver Patrol (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf in May.
Hogmaneigh (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Behind, good headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, led final stride, won at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd beating Moorhouse Lad (8-9) by a nk, 18 ran.
Something (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) In touch, effort on 2f out, soon chasing winner, upside inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd final stride, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Assertive (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gf.
Baron's Pit 9-2 (9-3) Bumped soon after start, setteled mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Dazed And Amazed (8-10) at Kempton 5f lst stk (1) pol.
Mutamared (USA) 11-1 (9-4) Raced far side, held up, headway over 1f out, led far side group inside final furlong, headed final 75 yards, 2nd of 29, 3/4l behind Beaver Patrol (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf in May.
Intrepid Jack 9-4fav (9-3) Hampered soon after start, dropped to rear, headway over 1f out on outer, ran on final furlong, finished well, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Dazed And Amazed (8-10) at Kempton 5f lst stk (1) pol.
Zidane 7-2fav (8-12) In touch, smooth headway 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, won at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May beating Bahamian Pirate (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 21 ran.
Bentong (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on and every chance inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 15, hd behind Dingaan (8-7) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gd.
Beckermet (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) In touch, headway to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Mine (9-0) at Haydock 7f lst stk (1) gf.
Gift Horse 7-2 (8-12) Outpaced and soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Pivotal's Princess (8-7) at Beverley 5f stk (2) gf in May.
Corridor Creeper (FR) 16-1 (8-7) Prominent, ridden 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, faded final furlong, 9th of 18, 2 1/2l behind Hogmaneigh (9-1) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd.
Ripples Maid 8-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Cartimandua (8-8) at Haydock 6f lst stk (1) gf.
Out After Dark 8-1 (9-2) Prominent, chased winner over 1f out, no impression and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Ripples Maid (8-10) at Newbury 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
Dark Missile 33-1 (8-9) Raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 29, 1l behind Beaver Patrol (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf in May.
Bonus (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, ridden halfway, some late headway, 7th of 10, 8l behind Tax Free (8-13) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
Beaver Patrol (IRE) 5-2fav (9-6) Soon outpaced towards rear, ridden halfway, ran on inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 6l behind Song of Passion (9-0) at Epsom 6f hcap (2) gd.
Burning Incense (IRE) 6-1fav (9-2) Raced stands side, held up, pushed along and headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, 17th of 29, 4l behind Beaver Patrol (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf in May.
Royal Storm (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Led early, remained prominent until 2f out, last of 15, 7l behind Dingaan (8-7) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gd.
Merlin's Dancer 33-1 (9-0) Led, pressed 2f out, headed just over 1f out, faded final furlong, 8th of 18, 2 1/2l behind Hogmaneigh (9-1) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd.
Knot In Wood (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Terentia (9-6) at York 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
Protector (SAF) (8-9) Prominent in centre, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on well, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Taqseem (8-9) at Jebel Ali 5f lst stk std in Mar.
The Tatling (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Started slowly, headway 2f out, kept on, never nearer, 8th of 20, 6l behind Miss Andretti (9-1) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf.
Saville Road 20-1 (8-9) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 22l behind Quito (9-5) at York 7f lst stk (1) sft in Aug.
