made all, quickened over 2f out, hard driven inside final furlong, stayed on well
mid-division, headway over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, never reached leaders
tracked leader, under pressure over 2f out, faded final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, behind, outpaced early, never dangerous
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, late headway, never nearer
prominent, hard driven over 2f out, no extra final furlong
in touch, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
chased leaders, not clear run over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra closing stages
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, never a factor
always behind
mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms
The unexposed HONEY MAN beat several of these over course and distance last month when winning a qualifier for this series final. There looks to be even more to come for Simon Crisford’s colt and he’s taken to confirm superiority with runner-up Hakeem. The latter looks the biggest threat once again given Medieval and Lawmaking finished further behind and the latter beat Ptarmigan Ridge over track and trip back in June. King's Slipper won a lower grade qualifying event here just 10 days ago while Corazon Espinado scored over 7f at Epsom last time and Apex King has been thereabouts recently having tumbled down the weights. The Warrior was a non-runner here yesterday and could go well having finished second off a higher mark in last year’s renewal.
War Glory (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, kept on when hard pressed inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Zwayyan (9-9) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (2) pol in Aug.
Honey Man (IRE) 5-2fav (9-7) In touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Kempton 1m hcp (3) pol in Aug beating Hakeem (9-10) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Hakeem 4-1 (9-10) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Honey Man (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Medieval (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) In touch, headway over 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, chased leaders inside final furlong, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Honey Man (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Lawmaking 10-1 (9-10) Held up, never dangerous, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Honey Man (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Oud Metha Bridge (IRE) 9-4 (10-9) Chased leaders, driven into 2nd over 1f out, soon one pace, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Sergio Leone (10-6) at Newbury 1m hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Lacan (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 12 1/4l behind Via Serendipity (9-6) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Mudallel (IRE) 2-1fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, challenged over 1f out, stayed on, just held, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Majboor (9-13) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Apex King (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Fennaan (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Ptarmigan Ridge 2-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, chasing leaders when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Peak Princess (10-2) at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Corazon Espinado (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Made all, went to near side rail in straight, came clear final furlong, ran on strongly, unchallenged, won at Epsom 7f hcp (4) gs in Aug beating Lady In Question (9-10) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
King's Slipper 7-1 (9-5) Held up in 5th, 4th halfway, went 2nd 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Kempton 1m hcp (4) pol in Aug beating Croque Monsieur (9-6) by nk, 12 ran.
Noble Peace 33-1 (9-6) Slowly onto stride, driven forward, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Honey Man (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Kingston Kurrajong 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, no impreaaion, 9th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Honey Man (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp (3) pol in Aug.
The Warrior (IRE) 13-2 (9-9) Steadied in rear, headway over 2f out, soon not clear run, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Optimum Time (8-8) at Windsor 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Gossiping 10-1 (9-7) Prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Honey Man (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp (3) pol in Aug.
