steadied start, held up in 4th and off the pace, pushed along over 2f out, neve reached leaders and weakened over 1f out
off the pace in 6th, pushed along 3f out, hung right and outpaced over 2f out, no threat after
held up towards rear, no chance when slightly hampered over 1f out
held up off the pace in mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
off the pace in 5th, pushed along halfway, outpaced over 2f out, no threat after
took keen hold, raced wide towards rear, no progress when hung badly right from over 2f out
tracked clear leading pair, closed 3f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, soon edged right, led over 1f out, ran on strongly
held up well off the pace in 8th, pushed along halfway, shaken up and headway over 1f out, never reached leaders and limited progress inside final furlong
difficult loading in stalls, led and raced freely, clear with 1 rival, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace and no chance with winner final furlong, kept on for clear 2nd
started slowly, switched right after start and held up in rear, no chance when slightly hampered over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up in last pair, steady headway on outside over 2f out, kept on steadily for hands and heels inside final furlong and closed on 3rd
dwelt, soon tracking leader and clear of rest, ridden and lost 2nd well over 1f out, slightly hampered soon after, 3rd and no impression final furlong
A lengthy absence is a bit of a worry regarding WHALEWEIGH STATION, but he won't need to be at his best to make a winning return. Rated 98 after good efforts in the July Stakes and a Group 3 in France, Tom Dascombe's charge is the one to beat if retaining his ability. Amber Isle and Sejel are likely to have improved from recent debut efforts and should be thereabouts while Knavery and Inflection could prove best of the newcomers.
Notgordonitsrodger (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Switched left soon after start, always behind, last of 13, 13l behind Zman Awal (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
Chantecler 33-1 (9-1) In touch, switched right to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well, nearest finish, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Takreym (9-1) at Windsor 1m mdn auc stks (5) gs.
Crafty Business (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, driven and lost place over 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 6l behind Zman Awal (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
Danglydontask 50-1 (9-5) Chased leaders to 3f out, soon behind, last of 12, 25l behind Stealth Missile (9-0) at Ascot 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Fiftyshadesdarker (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden inside final 2f, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 16l behind Dutch Rifle (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Its Not Me Its You 100-1 (8-12) Raced wide and always towards rear, 11th of 12, 24l behind Royal Warranty (8-7) at Bath 1m 2f mdn auc stks (6) fm.
Jay Gee Speedfit (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, lost place well over 2f out, last of 9, 23l behind Ella's Delight (9-7) at Doncaster 6f mdn auc stks (5) gd.
Knavery (USA) Candy Ride colt out of Tight Spin.
Whaleweigh Station 7-1 (8-11) 4th of 7, 1 1/2l behind My Catch (8-11) at Deauville(FR) 6f 2yo Grp 3 sft in Jul.
Amber Isle (USA) 13-2 (9-0) Led early, tracked winner, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Gold Top (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo stks (4) gf in Jun.
Distant Shadow 66-1 (9-0) Prominent, driven and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 26l behind Skaters Waltz (9-5) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf.
Inflection (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar filly out of Rubileo.
Purple Spot Kyllachy filly out of Regal Gallery.
Sejel (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Slowly away in rear, headway on inner over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Etaab (8-10) at Lingfield 7f mdn fll (5) pol.
