tracked leader, pushed along and weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway well over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, led towards finish
held up in rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
raced alone stands side, close up, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
led, edged right over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on and edged left and headed towards finish
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
held up towards rear, never dangerous
Mia's Boy has a tremendous record on this track and won this in 2009 before finishing fourth a year ago. He looks certain to give a good account as does Smarty Socks, who landed a tough handicap over the C&D in June and has been in superb form all summer. It's no surprise to find that the assessor raised SKILFUL a massive 12lb for a hugely impressive all-the-way success over a mile at Haydock last month and if he's correct then John Gosden's colt is comfortably the pick on ratings. The shorter trip won't be a problem and he looks a pattern race performer for next season. Greensward is in good form but appears to do best on a tight track while Below Zero has been out of form since landing a strong handicap at Leopardstown though he's bounced back in the past.
Below Zero (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) With leader stands side, lost place when groups merged 2f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong, 14th of 16, 32l behind Pastoral Player (9-1) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd.
Atlantis Star 25-1 (8-11) In touch on outer, chased leaders halfway, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on and headed inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Ecliptic (9-0) at Salisbury 7f cond Stakes (3) gd.
Greensward 7-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Sep beating Dubai Dynamo (9-3) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Mia's Boy 28-1 (9-3) Raced far side dwelt, in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 29, 2 1/2l behind Edinburgh Knight (9-6) at Ascot 7f Apprentice Handicap (0-100) (3yo+) (2) gd.
Point North (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, good headway stands' side over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 11th of 16, 12l behind Oriental Scot (9-1) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Sep.
Polish World (USA) 10-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, led until headed approaching final 2f, weakened quickly, 10th of 11, 12l behind Boogie Shoes (9-4) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sep.
Smarty Socks (IRE) 11-2fav (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up behind far side, driven and headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Pastoral Player (9-1) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd.
Afkar (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Mujrayaat (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Hung Parliament (FR) 40-1 (9-2) 13th of 14, 16l behind Tin Horse (9-2) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Redvers (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never reached leaders, 5th of 11, 3l behind Rulesn'regulations (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Skilful 2-1fav (9-3) Made all, 3 lengths clear halfway, shaken up over 1f out, ran on strongly, impressive, won at Haydock 1m hcp 105 (2) gs in Sep beating Call To Reason (9-0) by 4l, 11 ran.
Zacynthus (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 9l behind Albaasil (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jul.
Hot Rod Mamma (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Held up in mid-division, smooth headway on outside over 2f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, headed final 125 yards, stayed on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Vainglory (8-4) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
The Confessor 8-1fav (9-3) Raced stands side, close up, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 29, 4l behind Edinburgh Knight (9-6) at Ascot 7f Apprentice Handicap (0-100) (3yo+) (2) gd.
