slowly into stride, pushed along early towards rear, headway on inside chasing leaders over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th and eased towards finish
held up towards rear, headway when slightly hampered on inside over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, not reach winner
soon chased leaders on outside, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon behind
keen, chased leader, led 7f out until ridden inside final 2f, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led 5f, chased leader, ridden to lead again inside final 2f, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, lost 2nd close home
mid-divisio0n on outside, plugged on final 2f, no threat
slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway into mid-division 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led final 100 yards, stayed on
held up in mid-division, smooth headway chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway on inside chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
held up and behind, some headway on outside over 1f out, soon beaten
last pair, never a factor
Banish has already won twice here and three times in total on Polytrack. He’s gone up 3lb for his latest success but that is by no means harsh and another big run is anticipated. Golden Birthday, a more than useful hurdler, made a winning start on the Flat at Leicester and could be well treated, though the second that day has been well beaten again since. St Malo should do better back on the all-weather after a poor run at Newmarket but Faithful Creek is probably a couple of pounds too high at present. MOBBHIJ possibly didn’t stay 2m last time at Newcastle and, lightly raced, is worth another chance to confirm the promise of an earlier clear-cut victory at Chelmsford with the talented David Egan taking off a handy 3lb.
Banish (USA) 5-1 (9-6) Switched right after start, took keen hold towards rear, travelling strongly on inside 3f out, headway over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Sep beating Sporting Times (8-13) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
St Malo (USA) 11-2 (9-1) Close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 18 1/4l behind Anythingtoday (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Samtu (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Held up in mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 13 3/4l behind Maori Bob (9-1) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Faithful Creek (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Led, quickened pace over 4f out, ridden 2f out, driven and joined inside final furlong, headed final 75 yards, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 4, 1/2l behind Swiftsure (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (3) sft in Sep.
Fleeting Visit 7-2 (10-0) Led 3f, settled 3rd 11f out, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind Noble Behest (8-3) at Wolverhampton 2m 1f hcp (4) pol in Sep.
Sennockian Star 16-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up and always towards rear, 8th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Banish (9-6) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Sep.
Mobbhij 13-8fav (9-3) Dwelt, keen in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden one pace in 4th and and no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Waiting For Richie (8-12) at Newcastle 2m hcp (4) pol in Sep.
Panko (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Led 4f, lost 2nd over 6f out, weakened over 4f out, soon behind, last of 11, dist behind Whinging Willie (9-7) at Epsom 1m 4f stks (4) hvy in Oct.
Golden Birthday (FR) 13-8fav (9-12) Raced wide in touch in rear, good headway 3f out, led approaching final furlong, ridden out, won at Leicester 1m 4f mdn stks (5) hvy in Sep beating Lester Kris (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Murgan 11-1 (9-6) Disputed lead early, held up in touch, not much room and lost place over 3f out, stayed on again inside final furlong but unable to challenge, 4th of 9, 2l behind Fools And Kings (8-13) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Captain Peacock 20-1 (11-5) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 11 1/4l behind C'est No Mour (11-6) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Fair Power (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, unable to challenge, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Capton (9-10) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Belabour 33-1 (9-3) Pulled hard in mid-division, switched left over 9f out, soon tracking leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Banish (9-6) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Sep.
Viking Hoard (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Always behind, last of 10, 19 1/2l behind Mister Blue Sky (9-6) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
