disputed lead, effort over 2f out, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway under pressure 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on and every chance final furlong, just held
chased leaders to 3f out, soon behind
behind, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression when edged left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led narrowly, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, always behind
in touch, outpaced on outside 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, switched right over 2f out, soon challenged, ridden to lead narrowly 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, just held on
Nonrunner
Byrd In Hand has only won four times in a long career but three of them have been here. Harry Bosch is only 1lb higher than his victory at Bath in May but LUTINE CHARLIE is even better handicapped at his best. Pat Eddery's charge scored here a year ago, is on a 3lb lower mark and ran a bit better last time. Roxy Lane scored here a month ago then found soft going against him when strongly fancied to follow up at Chepstow. Hawk Moth won here on fast going in May and, if the ground dries out, could be given a chance in a moderate contest.
Jonnie Skull (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 10th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Lone Star Boy (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Hawk Moth (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, never a threat, 8th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Lone Star Boy (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Snow King (USA) 8-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Encapsulated (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Calitxo (SPA) 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 10 3/4l behind Baileys En Premier (9-2) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in May.
Tax Reform (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Dwelt towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Flag Of Glory (11-3) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Byrd In Hand (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, plugged on, 2nd of 9, 14l behind Cahala Dancer (9-7) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Paradise Spectre 25-1 (9-4) Held up rear division, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Encapsulated (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
El Duque 11-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 23l behind Cahala Dancer (9-7) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Harry Bosch 5-4fav (9-6) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 4l behind Nifty Kier (9-1) at Bath 1m hcp (6) fm in Jul.
Roxy Lane 11-4fav (9-3) Always behind, 8th of 9, 18 3/4l behind Cahala Dancer (9-2) at Chepstow 1m hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Lutine Charlie (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Pressed leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, carried high and lost 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace and just held on for 3rd, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Indus Valley (9-10) at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Icanboogie 66-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, driven 3f out, lost place inside final 2f, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Nubar Boy (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Bennelong 14-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace and no impression, 6th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Legal Shark (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Aug.
