towards rear, plugged on in 5th after 3 out, never involved
chased leaders, 2nd 3 out, never able to threaten winner, dropped to 3rd run-in
soon lost prominent position, never better than mid-division after, struggling and lost touch after 5th, tailed off
always behind, never a factor, tailed off
raced wide, soon led and clear until 6th, clear again from 2 out, edged right run-in, driven out, unchallenged
mid-division, weakened approaching 6th, tailed off and pulled up 2 out
raced wide, prominent, chased winner 4th until pushed along 3 out, went 2nd again run-in, no chance with winner
chased winner until 4th, chased leaders, mistake next, weakened before 3 out
chased leaders until lost place after 4th, soon struggling towards rear, tailed off
mid-division, headway into 4th after 3 out, kept on same pace next
Native Display came good in a novices' handicap over course and distance two weeks ago. He's got an 8lb higher mark to contend with today but should go well again if the headgear works a second time. But KEPPEL ISLE looks better treated if his Huntingdon third was concrete proof that he's turned a corner after just four starts over timber. Exeter second Createur has place claims again and likewise Flashman. Air Of Glory and Diamond Life could also figure, though the latter has a long absence to overcome.
Createur (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Held up, headway tracking leaders approaching 3 out, 3rd when switched sharply left after 2 out, stayed on into 2nd flat, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Bulletproof (11-6) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Native Display (IRE) 7-2fav (11-9) Chased leaders, closed after 3 out, led 2 out, in command flat, just nursed home, won at Plumpton 2m hcp (5) gd in Oct beating Oscar Jane (10-0) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Diamond Life 5-2fav (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden to challenge, weakened last, 5th of 12, 10l behind Billy Dutton (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f (4) hvy in Dec.
King's Road 25-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, never involved, 6th of 10, 23 1/4l behind Hermosa Vaquera (9-1) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Flashman 5-2fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, hung badly left and weakened flat, 4th of 5, 10 1/2l behind Occasionally Yours (10-11) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Air Of Glory (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along after 3 out, no impression when jumped right and pecked 2 out, weakened before last, 3rd of 5, 20 1/4l behind Kapstadt (11-1) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Moon Trip 12-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 15 1/2l behind Call It On (9-13) at Chepstow 2m 2f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Keppel Isle (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden after 3 out, challenged next, every chance and edged right flat, held by front pair towards finish, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Isaac Bell (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Warrant Officer 9-2fav (11-5) Prominent, challenged 3rd, ridden and lost a few places after 5th, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 11, 35 1/4l behind Native Display (11-9) at Plumpton 2m hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Nouailhas 9-1 (10-5) Held up, headway after 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened before next, 8th of 14, 37 3/4l behind Ruaraidh Hugh (10-10) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in May.
Hawk Gold (IRE) 28-1 (10-2) Prominent, lost place before 4 out, well beaten next, 8th of 14, dist behind Love The Leader (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
