behind, hit 4th, some headway approaching 3 out, never a factor
slight lead, headed 3 out, weakened quickly, hit next
behind, hit 5th, headway approaching 3 out, soon one pace and no impression
hit 1st, held up in rear, headway from 5th, ridden and weakened next
took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden and weakening when hit 2 out
close up, ridden after 3 out, weakening when hit next, mistake last
behind, hit 3rd, never dangerous
pressed leader, led 3 out, stayed on strongly, driven out
held up in mid-division, weakened soon after 3 out
mid-division, brief effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and hit 3 out, one pace from next, 3rd and held when hit last
soon behind, ridden and struggling from 5th
in touch, until saddle slipped and pulled up 2nd
chased leaders, chased winner approaching 2 out, stayed on under pressure flat
French raider Khazar edges preference over Ingratitude, Cosmologist and Scotland Yard. The last named showed ability on the Flat during his time with Mark Johnston - staying a lot further than his pedigree would suggest from his dams' side. He was well backed on his hurdles debut and had obviously shown his connections something to merit the interest. The market will be a good gauge as to whether compensation awaits this afternoon. Cosmologist - a son of Galileo - is a related to several winners and is respected after he made a pleasing introduction at Lingfield last month. He was just done for toe near the finish but will be a lot wiser today. The Nicky Henderson-trained Ingratitude is another recruit from the level that can be expected to give a good account of himself if he runs up to the form of some of his stablemates. He has to be on the shortlist. However, a chance is taken with Khazar, whose form in France has a solid feel to it and, with his yard scoring with a similar type at Kempton it is not unfeasible to think they fancy their chances again with this fellow.
Abutilon 10-1 (10-12) Held up behind, some late progress, never dangerous, 7th of 16, 24l behind Raslan (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo mdn hdl (5) gs.
Changiz 100-1 (10-5) Mid-division until weakened after 6th, tailed off, 6th of 10, well behind Warne's Way (10-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo nov hdl (4) sft.
Cosmologist (USA) 9-2 (10-12) Led, hard pressed and driven 2f out, headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Turbo Linn (10-12) at Lingfield 1m 5f nhf (6) pol in Nov.
Garrulous (UAE) 66-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, headway after 3 out, same pace from 2 out, 5th of 12, 15l behind Liberate (11-5) at Wincanton 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
General Knowledge (USA) (8-4) Prominent, one pace, 6th of 7, 3 1/2l behind My Man (8-10) at Lyon Parilly 1m stk in Oct (Flat).
Hope's Eternal 33-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 3f out, 12th of 15, 41l behind Rahy's Crown (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun (Flat).
Ingratitude (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Abbey Cat (8-5) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sept (Flat).
Khazar (FR) (9-6) Prominent, led over 1f out, ran on strongly, won at Toulouse 1m 2f 3yo stk gd-sft in Nov beating Tardrou (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran (Flat).
Osprey View (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Prominent, left in lead 5th, headed 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 8, 27l behind Paradi (10-12) at Leicester 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Pancake (FR) (10-0) Mistake halfway, headway, no extra before last, 4th of 7, 3l behind Fabulously (10-6) at Auteuil 2m 2f 3yo hdl hvy in Sept.
Pinch of Salt (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, never reached challenging position, 6th of 12, 4l behind Mull of Dubai (8-4) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Sept (Flat).
Sadler's Star (GER) 2-1 (8-7) 5th of 9, 9l behind Amateis (8-5) at Hanover 1m 2f Stks gd in Aug (Flat).
Scotland Yard (UAE) 13-8fav (11-0) Chased leaders until slipped on landing and unseated rider at the 3rd in race won by Risk Runner (11-0) at Warwick 2m 3yo nov hdl (2) gs, 9 ran.
Teach to Preach (USA) 11-4 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 5, 29l behind Dream Champion (9-2) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul (Flat).
Wild Tonto (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 6th of 13, 43l behind Liberate (10-12) at Hereford 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Zilcash 14-1 (10-12) Prominent, ridden and headway from 3 out, outpaced 2 out, stayed on well flat to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 12, 12l behind Liberate (11-5) at Wincanton 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
