tracked leader, challenged from 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, lost 2nd approaching final furlong, one pace inside final furlong
steadied in rear, headway on wide outside 2f out, ran on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, not clear run on rails from 3f out to 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never a danger
held up in rear, ridden and no real impression final 2f
keen hold, steadied in rear, ridden and no response over 2f out
mid-division, weakened 3f out
tracked leaders, challenged from 2f out, driven to lead approaching final furlong, held on gamely
mid-division, pushed along and stayed on final 2f, never going pace to trouble leaders
slow into stride, ridden and soon led, ridden when hard pressed from 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on well
held up in rear, moderate headway from over 1f out
mid-division, weakened and behind final 3f
chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
in touch, effort and driven 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard, in touch, stumbled badly over 7f, stayed handy until weakened over 2f out
This is a competitive handicap in which Khyber Kim, Benedict and Ofaraby look to be the leading lights and the vote is given to Ofaraby. The selection is clearly on good terms with himself at present and he won well last time out when getting the better of Torinmoor at Goodwood. He will have no problems handling some cut in the ground so that is another plus for him and he is taken to lead them home. Khyber Kim is the one we fear the most as this lightly-raced 3-year-old has to be respected on his handicap bow. He was a good second behind Echo of Light at Doncaster last time and if he can continue to improve then he will not be far away at the finish. Benedict is another that is respected as he has been in cracking form of late but all his best form is over 1m so for that reason we will oppose him. The booking of Frankie Dettori for Gavroche catches the eye and this in-form colt is not without a chance. However, in a competitive handicap we will side with Ofaraby who looks the one to beat.
Lord Mayor 8-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 14l behind Etesaal (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f lst stk (1) gf in Sept.
Ofaraby 7-2jt-fav (9-5) Held up in rear, good headway 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, in command when edged left towards finish, won at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd beating Torinmoor (9-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Artistic Style 2-1fav (8-13) Dwelt, in rear, good headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, eased near line, won at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Sept beating Byron Bay (7-13) by 7l, 6 ran.
Little Good Bay 4-1 (9-4) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to go 2nd 1f out, stayed on, not trouble winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Go Tech (8-10) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Impeller (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 1f out, soon one pace, 7th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Notnowcato (8-11) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Gavroche (IRE) 7-2fav (9-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway 3f out, ridden to lead 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, driven out, won at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Sept beating Del Mar Sunset (8-7) by a nk, 12 ran.
Chancellor (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden when weakening final furlong, 5th of 6, 7l behind Dubai Success (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-110 (2) hvy in Sept.
Khyber Kim 8-1 (8-11) Chased winner, ridden over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, no impression, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Echo of Light (8-11) at Doncaster 1m 2f stk (2) gs in Sept.
Benedict 11-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, driven along over 3f out, ran on towards finish, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Hartshead (8-8) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Admiral's Cruise (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Raced centre, tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 31l behind Enforcer (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 1f Grp 3 (1) gs.
Solo Flight 16-1 (9-1) Held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on well, 4th of 17, 5l behind Soulacroix (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Sept.
Sri Diamond 7-2 (9-2) Held up, headway inside final 2f, led inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Goodwood 1m stk 0-80 (4) gd in Sept beating Minority Report (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Prince Nureyev (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 12, 2l behind Ofaraby (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Jack of Trumps (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, never on terms, 7th of 17, 13l behind Soulacroix (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Sept.
Tanzanite (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Always prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace from 1f out, 5th of 11, 6l behind Admiral's Cruise (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) sft.
Kew Green (USA) 11-1 (9-7) Raced stands' side, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 29th of 30, 33l behind Blue Monday (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) sft.
