held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on, never nearer
prominent, lost place over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
took keen hold in touch, under pressure over 3f out, lost place over 1f out
held up in touch, headway over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind, eased over 1f out
slowly into stride, mid-division, weakened over 3f out, eased over 1f out
led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon under pressure, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, smooth headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, stayed on strongly closing stages, never reached winner
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, hard ridden, all out
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
Stanley beat a big field over course and distance three weeks ago and is only 4lb higher. He steps up a grade for this, however. Fast Dancer was only beaten a neck at Goodwood earlier this month so goes on the short-list. Toboggan's Fire is usually thereabouts and Planetaria exceeded expectations in a Class 2 at Redcar latest – a repeat of that effort would put the three-year-old in the firing-line. Trinity Star missed the break last time at Haydock but was doing good late work and should figure if getting away on terms but the handicapper has taken a real chance with WILDE INSPIRATION. Dropped another 3lb since his latest sixth at Haydock, Julie Camacho's charge is now 8lb lower than when just beaten at Haydock in the spring so gets the nod.
Fast Dancer (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Raced wide towards rear, headway 2f out, soon hung right, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, soon joined, headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind Dark Devil (9-2) at Goodwood 1m hcp stks (4) gd in Oct.
Starfield 50-1 (9-7) Close up, ridden and weakened over 2f out, tailed off, last of 13, dist behind Firmdecisions (9-4) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Wilde Inspiration (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) In touch, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, ridden over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten, 6th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Pumaflor (8-12) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Zealous (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure over 3f out, ridden edging left over 2f out, soon beaten, 16th of 17, 19 3/4l behind Arcanada (9-6) at York 1m hcp stks (2) gd in Aug.
Nonno Giulio (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression, 13th of 19, 18 1/4l behind Bertiewhittle (9-9) at York 7f hcp stks (4) gd in Oct.
Planetaria (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Led until over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Father Bertie (9-10) at Redcar 1m hcp (2) gf in Oct.
Trinity Star (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Slowly away outpaced, pushed along 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 4l behind Zwayyan (9-5) at Haydock 1m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Foolaad 12-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Justice First (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Sands Chorus 10-3fav (9-7) With winner until ridden and slightly outpaced over 1f out, driven and rallied to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Pendo (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Sunnua (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Shouranour (9-5) at Catterick 7f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Stanley (GER) 12-1 (9-6) Soon led, headed after 1f, chased leader, led again 2f out, driven out, won at Nottingham 1m hcp (5) gs in Oct beating Dark Wonder (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Toboggan's Fire 8-1 (9-4) In touch, headway to chase winner over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Shouranour (9-5) at Catterick 7f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Torrid 7-2fav (9-6) Held up, not clear run over 1f out, never a factor, 8th of 14, 13 1/2l behind Mr Cool Cash (8-7) at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Carnageo (FR) 9-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 7th of 18, 9l behind Novelty Seeker (9-6) at York 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Auspicion 14-1 (9-7) Raced wide, keen, tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 36 3/4l behind Mr Cool Cash (8-7) at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) gs in Oct.
