raced stand side, held up in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
raced far side, held up, headway over 2f out, led that group over 1f out, no chance with stand side group
raced stand side, held up, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
raced stand side, hampered start, held up, never dangerous
raced stand side, went right start, prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out
went left start, led stand side group and overall leader, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra
raced stand side, chased leaders over 4f
raced far side, chased leaders over 4f
raced stand side, held up, never dangerous
raced far side, soon outpaced, always behind
raced far side, held up, stumbled over 2f out, never dangerous
raced far side, prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened
raced stand side, chased leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, stayed on well
raced stand side, held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on, never nearer
led far side group, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
This is a competitive contest but we will side with Sir Orpen to get the better of Cornus and Wanchai Lad. The selection put in a fair effort at Catterick last time when finishing fourth behind Glenbuck. He has been threatening to get his head in front for a while now and with ground conditions to suit he looks the percentage call. Cornus caught the eye finishing strongly in a race won by Wanchai Lad over this course and distance last time. On these terms he should be capable of reversing placings with that rival who has a 6lbs penalty for that win to shoulder today. Gilded Cove ran better than the bare form would suggest last time and is another to consider, but for the winner we are happy to stick with Sir Orpen.
Wanchai Lad 20-1 (9-1) Made all stand's side and overall leader, ridden over 1f out, readily, won at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept beating Charles Parnell (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Balakiref 12-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, hung right and no impression, 9th of 16, 8l behind Greek Renaissance (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Lizarazu (GER) 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance from over 2f out until over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind My Princess (9-5) at Brighton 1m app hcp (5) gs in Sept.
Cornus 10-1 (9-3) Raced far side, held up in touch, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace, no chance with stand's side, 4th of 16, 5l behind Wanchai Lad (9-1) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Musical Guest (IRE) 28-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 8th of 9, 24l behind Adeje Park (9-4) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Mocha Java 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, no extra and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 5l behind Kasumi (8-7) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Sir Orpen (IRE) 7-2fav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Glenbuck (9-0) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Sept.
Joy And Pain 11-2fav (9-9) Raced stand side, chased leaders, weakened and edged right over 2f out, last of 18, 29l behind Lincolneurocruiser (9-2) at Newmarket 7f app hcp (5) frm in Jul.
Kennington 12-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 3l behind Rosein (9-1) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sept.
Prince Cyrano 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway on inside well over 1f out, chased winner 1f out until no extra towards finish, 6th of 13, 2l behind Rosein (9-1) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sept.
Gilded Cove 8-1 (8-6) Raced far side, behind, some late headway, never nearer, 6th of 16, 6l behind Wanchai Lad (9-1) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Capricho (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Raced far side, in touch over 5f, last of 19, 30l behind Smart Enough (9-8) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
High Voltage 12-1 (9-6) Raced far side, led, headed by far side group over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 17, 7l behind Word Perfect (8-12) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Sept.
Marker 8-1 (9-4) Started slowly, headway from rear over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Zazous (8-2) at Newbury 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
My Only Sunshine 16-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, ridden halfway, one pace final 2f, 6th of 12, 5l behind Balakiref (8-11) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 6-1fav (9-2) Held up far side, ridden and headway over 2f out, 6th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Word Perfect (8-12) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Sept.
Cheney Hill 10-3 (8-12) Towards rear in touch, ridden over 1f out, unable to quicken and one pace final furlong, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Memphis Man (8-7) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
