chased leaders, under prerssure over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, hung left when challenging over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out
led 2f, remained prominent, led again over 3f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on same pace
held up in touch, headway 2f out, soon driven to challenge, led entering final furlong, headed and no extra closing stages
slowly away, soon outpaced in rear, some late headway, never a factor
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
led after 2f, headed over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace final furlong
always behind, tailed off well over 2f out
held up in touch, effort over 2f out weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
ORCHARD SUPREME disappointed backers at Epsom but looks worth another chance now switched back to his favoured surface, although with Lang Shining, Lucky Punt and Samarinda in opposition this is no easy task. Richard Hannon's charge has a fantastic strike-rate on artificial surfaces and comes out best at the weights here so with Richard Hughes back aboard we'll chance the horse over a trip that does stretch him. Lang Shining has found his level of late, goes well for Sophie Doyle and is unexposed on the surface so must be considered a threat along with Lucky Punt, although the latter is clearly at his best around Southwell. Samarinda is a course and distance winner who took care of our selection when last tried in this grade so completes the shortlist.
Lucky Punt 40-1 (9-7) Led after 1f, headed halfway, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 11l behind Ottoman Empire (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Lang Shining (IRE) 2-5fav (9-9) Held up last, in touch, smooth headway on inside 3f out, squeezed through to chase leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon shaken up and clear, won at Lingfield 1m 1f clm stks (6) sft in Aug beating Red Willow (9-1) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Samarinda (USA) 25-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on well, 12th of 15, 13l behind Chapter And Verse (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp (2) pol.
Orchard Supreme 3-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 14l behind Cobo Bay (9-9) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f clm stks (5) gd in Aug.
Art Man 28-1 (9-1) Always in last trio, no chance final 3f, eased final furlong, 8th of 9, 23l behind It's A Date (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in May.
Dream of Fortune (IRE) 7-2 (9-9) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 12, nk behind Starburst (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f sell stks (6) pol.
Bentley 12-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never a threat, 9th of 14, 8l behind Northern Flyer (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Layla's Lexi 33-1 (9-9) Mid-division, headway on outer over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 10l behind Dhan Dhana (9-4) at Brighton 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gd.
Accountable 16-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 5th of 9, 6l behind Mrs Mogg (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Charpoy Cobra 7-1 (8-5) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 15, 14l behind Cool Kitten (8-2) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Chat De Soie (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, held up in rear, always behind, last of 13, well behind Plan A (8-13) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Aug.
Battle Study (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 11l behind Cherry Bee (9-4) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
