midfield, headway over 1f out, ran on, never nearer
always behind
led, strongly challlenged over 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded
behind, headway over 1f out, ran on, never nearer
broke well, soon restrained into midfield, headway over 1f out, kept on closing stages, never a threat
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led over 1f out, ran on well
slowly into stride, mid-division, never on terms
prominent, every chance from over 2f out, no extra closing stages
always in rear
held up, never dangerous
tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out, rallied approaching final furlong, ran on, never reached winner
always behind
Exceedexpectations has been running well over 7f of late and stays this longer trip. A 10lb rise for course and distance winner Aomen Rock looked a bit harsh and so it proved when he was well beaten back here last time. ANTON CHIGURH makes more appeal as he's slipped down the weights and finished ahead of Fantasy Gladiator when a close-up fourth at Yarmouth. Blazeofenchantment won at Southwell last time but has been raised 7lb for his trouble and this is tougher.
Tommy's Secret 3-1fav (9-1) Chased clear leader until ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 45l behind Handheld (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Persepolis (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Pulled hard, held up in last trio, droppped to rear and struggling over 3f out, eased when no chance final 2f, last of 8, 26l behind Jakey (10-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Exceedexpectations 4-1 (9-7) Chased winner throughout, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Secret Success (9-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Aug.
Anton Chigurh 6-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Strike A Light (8-8) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Aomen Rock 10-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, effort over 2f out, stayed on one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Bombardment (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Aug.
Fantasy Gladiator 25-1 (9-5) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 6l behind Strike A Light (8-8) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Barnmore 14-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on, never nearer, 5th of 12, 9l behind Wahgah (9-1) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Aug.
Blazeofenchantment (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in rear and pushed along, headway on outside over 3f out, led 2f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Aug beating Royal Holiday (9-7) by 5l, 8 ran.
Captain Starlight (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, ridden and effort over 2f out, no impression, well beaten over 1f out, 10th of 12, 15l behind Messila Star (9-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Aug.
Flamborough Breeze 7-1 (9-10) Dwelt in rear, outpaced halfway, hung left over 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 5th of 8, 7l behind Wordismybond (9-12) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Dana's Present 12-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 6l behind Aqua Ardens (9-10) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
St Paul De Vence (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Soon led, headed over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, lost place from over 2f out, 11th of 12, 22l behind Messila Star (9-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Aug.
Indus Valley (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, last of 11, 11l behind Zed Candy Girl (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) in Aug.
