soon led, pressed 2f out to entering final furlong, soon headed, faded towards finish
mid-division, ridden along over 2f out, not pace to challenge over 1f out, kept on one pace, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden and effort approaching 2f out, soon no extra and weakened over 1f out
steadied start, behind, headway to chase leaders 2f out, not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, ran on to take 3rd near finish
tracked leader, effort 2f out, pressed leader and every chance 1f out, kept on to take 2nd near finish, not pace of winner
close up 4th, ridden to challenge on inside over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, asserted towards finish
in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakening when slightly hampered inside final furlong
mid-division, not pace to challenge 2f out, soon one pace, weakened final furlong
started slowly, always behind, never a factor
started slowly, always towards rear, struggling 3f out and soon in rear
mid-division on outside, ridden 2f out, stayed on and edged right inside final furlong, going on near finish
started slowly, always rear group, never a factor
CHECKLOW was only narrowly beaten last time and he can gain his compensation at the main expense of Samarinda and Tartan Gigha. Jeremy Noseda's four-year-old had Samarinda back in fourth when he chased home Mahadee here last month. The form has since been franked by the third Extraterrestrial who won well at Newbury on Saturday. On these terms Checklow can confirm placings with Samarinda and he looks to have solid claims. Tartan Gigha was a little disappointing last time, but this step-up in trip will not be a problem and on the pick of his form he would have a great chance. Aflaam has been done no favours by the draw, while Multakka has won over the course and distance and is another with claims. However, Checklow ticks plenty of boxes today and he should prove tough to beat.
Samarinda (USA) 12-1 (9-1) Led after 1f, 8 lengths clear 3f out, reduced lead and ridden inside final 2f, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2 places near finish, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Mahadee (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
Checklow (USA) 14-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, driven and headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Mahadee (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
The Snatcher (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 10l behind Axiom (9-2) at Leicester 1m hcap (3) gs in Oct.
Wintercast 6-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, smooth headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well, pushed out, won at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) gf in Nov '07 beating West With The Wind (9-3) by 1l, 12 ran.
Tartan Gigha (IRE) 5-2 (9-2) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace under strong pressure from over 1f out, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Orpen Wide (8-13) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Dubai Dynamo 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon no impression, 9th of 10, 11l behind Roaring Forte (8-8) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (2) pol in Sep.
L'Hirondelle (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Pulled hard, soon tracked leader on outside, pressed leader 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, pushed out easily, won at Lingfield 1m hcap (4) pol in Jan beating Pegasus Again (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Ballinteni 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 9l behind Press The Button (9-2) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (3) pol.
Southandwest (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Steadied in rear, some headway over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 11, 4l behind Secret Night (8-10) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-90) (3) pol.
Aflaam (IRE) 2-5fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, pushed out final furlong, eased close home, won at Thirsk 1m mdn stks (4) gs in Aug beating Theonebox (9-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Vainglory (USA) 7-2fav (9-6) Towards rear, soon outpaced, stayed on well final furlong, nearest at finish, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Majuro (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcp (4) fbs in Sep.
Another Bottle (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 9th of 11, 12l behind Forgotten Voice (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Multakka (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) Mid-division, ridden on inside 3f out, kept on to chase leaders and faded inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Commander Cave (9-5) at Kempton 1m hcp (2) pol in Nov.
