prominent throughout, led just inside 2f out, ridden to assert inside final furlong, ran on strongly near finish, comfortably
towards throughout and never in contention
awkward start, towards rear, soon switched right, went midfield 3f out, ran 2f out, kept on but unable to quicken inside final furlong
raced in third early, remained handy throughout, chased leading pair from 1f out, kept on but always held by front pair inside final 110 yards
midfield, chased leaders from 3f out, kept on to take fourth inside final furlong, never nearer
prominent, chased leaders from 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on in fourth inside final furlong, never dangerous
led, pushed along when headed just inside 2f out, gradually weakened from 1f out
slowly away, held up towards rear, switched to far rail 2f out, pushed along when repeatedly short of room inside final furlong, ran on again near finish, never nearer
midfield, went fourth well before halfway, briefly went second 2f out, kept on inside final furlong but no chance with winner near finish
dwelt in stalls and slowly away, always in rear
never better than midfield, weakened and dropped toward rear 1f out, never a threat
Strawman is a course and distance winner who has been knocking on the door again recently. Jean Baptiste went close off this mark at Chester in June but Diamond Haze goes beyond a mile for the first time on his 28th career outing. HAVANA PARTY had no luck in-running when behind Blueflagflyinghigh here two runs ago but made amends in convincing fashion at Hamilton and has placed off this higher mark in the past. Feel The Need is hard to catch right but is now on his lowest-ever mark so is worth a market check with Berry Edge another who would have each-way claims at his best.
Pillar Of Hope 11-2 (9-9) Held up in midfield, ridden over 2f out, headway to press leaders approaching final furlong, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Park Street (8-11) at Beverley 1m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Jean Baptiste (IRE) 5-2 (10-2) Raced wide, tracked leader early, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 5, 4 1/4l behind First Impression (10-4) at Chester 1m 2f hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Strawman (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Rear mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden, edged left and headway 1f out, went 2nd final 110 yards, ran on, just held, 2nd of 8, hd behind Vaynor (9-13) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Skilled Warrior (IRE) 28-1 (9-13) Midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon faded, 7th of 12, 14l behind Spirit Catcher (10-1) at Ripon 1m hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Casilli 9-2 (9-11) Slow into stride, in rear, wide and headway 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Eastern Charm (9-5) at Ripon 1m hcp fll (4) gd in Sep.
Feel The Need 25-1 (9-8) Rear mid-division, ridden and beaten over 2f out, last of 13, dist behind Anjo Bonita (9-6) at York 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Blueflagflyinghigh (IRE) 17-2 (8-13) Raced wide, tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Elegancia (9-9) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in Sep.
Highwaygrey 11-2 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on, not pace to challenge, 5th of 6, 3 1/4l behind Forceful Speed (9-8) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Havana Party 2-1fav (9-11) Made virtually all, clear over 1f out, eased towards finish, won at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (6) gd in Sep beating We Still Believe (9-3) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Berry Edge (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, pressed front rank 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 8th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Dandy's Angel (9-3) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Diamond Haze (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Behind most of way, 9th of 13, 6 3/4l behind Ey Up Its The Boss (9-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
