always towards rear
prominent, led inside final furlong, kept on well
behind, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on
chased leaders, no extra entering final furlong
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
led, headed inside final furlong, ran on
chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened entering final furlong
in touch, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden halfway, faded final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
Alugat, Dark Champion and Bond Becks are three against the field in this wide open affair and the vote is given to Alugat. The selection was a fair third behind Dark Champion last time but he is weighted to gain his revenge on that rival and with this faster surface also in his favour he looks the one to be on. Dark Champion is sure to have his supporters but he looks vulnerable under his penalty on this faster ground. Bond Becks has dropped to a handy mark but has shown little of late so can not be put forward with any confidence. Trick Cyclist is another on a handy mark but he will need plenty of luck in running. Of the remainder Limonia is from a yard in form and could go well at a price but for the winner we return to Alugat who looks sure to run his race.
Mystery Pips 11-1 (9-5) Raced stand side, always behind, 12th of 14, 17l behind Dark Champion (8-12) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sept.
Alugat (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Raced stand side, chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed close home, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Dark Champion (8-12) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sept.
Dark Champion 33-1 (8-2) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 21, 6l behind Elkhorn (9-1) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sept.
Brut 16-1 (9-1) Chased leaders stand's side, effort over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 16, 3l behind Special Gold (8-7) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sept.
Titian Saga (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 13l behind George The Best (8-5) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sept.
Bond Becks (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Slowly away, in touch far side group, weakened well over 1f out, 13th of 17, 10l behind Compton Classic (8-8) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Sept.
Trick Cyclist 16-1 (8-10) Dwelt, towards rear stand's side, headway halfway, stayed on to lead group inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Special Gold (8-7) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sept.
Amanda's Lad (IRE) 33-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, switched left after 2f, ridden and outpaced 2f out, 17th of 21, 9l behind Elkhorn (9-1) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sept.
Limonia (GER) 8-1 (9-1) Led 4f, ridden and one pace, 6th of 15, 4l behind Turibius (9-1) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sept.
Tancred Times 10-1 (8-9) Behind, never nearer, 7th of 13, 7l behind Portmeirion (8-6) at Lingfield 6f fll hcp (5) gf in Aug '05.
Slipperfoot 25-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 11th of 14, 6l behind Henry Hall (9-3) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm in Sept.
Smirfys Systems 20-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 16, 5l behind The Cayterers (8-11) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sept.
Miss Mujahid Times 7-1 (8-11) Led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 19l behind Prospect Court (8-8) at Newcastle 6f hcap (6) sft in Sept.
Salviati (USA) 20-1 (7-13) Towards rear, stayed on halfway, 6th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Dancing Mystery (8-11) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gd in Sept.
The Salwick Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (7-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 9th of 15, 6l behind La Matanza (8-12) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Sept.
