tracked leaders, weakened 3 out
made all, clear before 7th, unchallenged
tracked winner, mistake 3rd, jumped right 5th, not fluent next, mistake 3 out, no impression and lost 2nd before 2 out, weakened
held up, not fluent 1st or 6th, ridden in 5th after 7th, soon weakened
held up in rear, ridden after 6th, behind next, rallied and pressed for 3rd when blundered 2 out, no chance with winner and no impression on 2nd
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 3 out, stayed on same pace, no impression
held up, ridden and struggling when not fluent 7th, rallied and went 3rd 2 out, no chance with winner and no impression on 2nd
Bohemian Rhapsody won his maiden here in July over 2m3f but stays this longer trip and is no forlorn hope, though recent course and distance third The Snappy Poet also goes on the short-list in first-time blinkers. He finished ahead of Strong Wind last time but was, however, behind Black Cow here in June, though the latter has disappointed since. HAWKHILL usually takes on better company than this and has been eased to an interesting mark with Kieron Edgar's claim another plus. There is a question mark over his temperament but he should go close if in the mood. Party Palace likes it here but has been out of sorts lately.
Bohemian Rhapsody (IRE) 5-4fav (11-0) Close up on outside, went handy 2nd 6th, led narrowly before 2 out, slight advantage when went left 2 out and last, stayed on to assert final 75 yards, won at Newton Abbot 2m 3f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jul beating Maxi Chop (11-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Hawkhill (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, no impression after, 7th of 10, 12l behind Henryville (10-9) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl (2) gd in Aug.
The Snappy Poet 11-4 (11-9) Prominent on outside, reminders after 5th, led 3 out, soon headed, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair before last, held on for 3rd flat, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Bathwick Man (11-11) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Black Cow (IRE) 11-2 (11-10) Settled in rear but in touch, under pressure over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 31l behind Marju's Quest (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Aug.
Party Palace 50-1 (10-0) Prominent, went 2nd 4th, challenged 4th, ridden before 6th, weakened approaching 2 out, 9th of 10, 14l behind Tzora (11-6) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-150 (2) gf in Aug.
Strong Wind (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, one pace next, stayed on to challenge for 3rd flat, no impression, 4th of 8, 7l behind Bathwick Man (11-11) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Rior (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Towards rear, headway 4th, chased leaders 6th, weakened 3 out, 9th of 10, well behind Urcalin (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in May.
