led stands side group until 3f out, gradually faded
held up in centre group, headway and not clear run 2f out, switched right, soon ridden, kept on final furlong
held up stands side, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on, not reached leaders
chased leaders on stands side, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
prominent on stands side, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
bumped start, chased leaders in centre, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
always towards rear on stands side
always towards rear on stands side
chased leaders on stands side, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, soon prominent on stands side, led that group 3f out chased overall leaders, one pace final furlong
led centre group for 3f, weakened final furlong
always behind in centre
chased leaders in centre, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
hampered start, chased leaders in centre, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders on stands side, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
hampered start, chased leaders in centre, led over 2f out until over 1f out, edged right, kept on, not pace of winner
Esteem Machine could be the answer to the nightcap although Cape, Idle Power and Burning Incense all have claims. The selection does not have an ideal draw today but he has plenty of headline speed and is able to demonstrate it on this surface. The presence of Kerrin McEvoy has to be considered a big plus. Cape has his own ideas about the game and was despatched out of the James Fanshawe stable. His Haydock run was encouraging given his previous absence and more can be anticipated here. Burning Incense has to be considered to be the class act in this race. He is sure to make another spirited bid from the prize from a reasonable draw. Gift Horse is persevered with in headgear but has become very expensive to follow. Cashel Mead handles the surface and while she has won over six, this extra furlong could be against her. Idle Power appears best of the rest. A tough getting out stakes and we like Esteem Machine.
Maltese Falcon 12-1 (9-12) Led over 4f, no extra, last of 10, 11l behind Pearly Wey (9-0) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Burning Incense (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Dabbers Ridge (9-6) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Sept.
Gift Horse 17-2 (9-5) Chased leaders far side, led that group over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no chance with stands' side, 10th of 26, 9l behind Utmost Respect (9-6) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) sft in Sept.
Phantom Whisper 16-1 (9-5) In touch 2f, behind from halfway, 9th of 11, 4l behind Kay Two (8-7) at Leicester 5f hcap (3) gd in Sept.
Esteem Machine (USA) 9-2 (8-7) Led until headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Genki (9-1) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Everymanforhimself (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Genki (9-1) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Compton's Eleven 7-1 (9-5) Never better than mid-division, on far side, eased when beaten final furlong, 13th of 18, 10l behind Masai Moon (8-11) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Cashel Mead 22-1 (9-1) Towards rear, soon pushed along and outpaced, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 13l behind Matsunosuke (8-11) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
Cape 16-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Dabbers Ridge (9-6) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Sept.
Johannes (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, chased winner after 2f until over 2f out, 10th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Celtic Sultan (9-0) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Idle Power (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) With leader, ridden 2f out, every chance final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Masai Moon (8-11) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Mango Music 15-2 (8-0) Held up, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 15, 3l behind Angus Newz (8-8) at Newmarket 6f fll hcp (2) gd.
Obe Gold 14-1 (8-8) Towards rear, not clear run 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 5l behind South Cape (8-9) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Sept.
Misphire 33-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Angus Newz (8-8) at Newmarket 6f fll hcp (2) gd.
Kyle (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, never a factor, 14th of 16, 9l behind Premio Loco (9-2) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Chjimes (IRE) 5-2 (9-9) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, driven and stayed on, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Norisan (9-9) at Newmarket 7f 3yo clm (5) sft in Aug.
Don Pele (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Held up on far side, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on, went 3rd final stride, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Masai Moon (8-11) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
