led until headed inside final 2f, weakened final furlong
soon chasing leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, took keen hold, held up, ridden and no impression final 2f
chased leaders, driven 2f out, stayed on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden on outside over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, headway going well over 2f out, headed inside final 2f, stayed on strongly final furlong
never travelling towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon struggling
behind, pushed along 3f out, kept on final 2f, never going pace to reach leaders
slowly away, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, finished well
chased leaders until weakened quickly over 2f out
Censored, Taaresh and Mr Hichens all come here on the back of a winning run and MR HICHENS is the selection. Mr Hichens has recently completed his hat trick and relishes give in the ground. Despite a six pound penalty and top weight he should not be overlooked and looks sure to go well. Crystal Rock trounced his field at Ripon last time but his ability to handle this sort of testing surface looks questionable. He ran disappointingly when encountering give in the ground in the past and he is taken on. After a promising debut run, Taaresh landed the odds in only workmanlike style at Ripon. He may be well handicapped but he is also likely to be a short price so is taken on the basis that his form does not justify it. Mr Hichens may not have come to the end of his winning run and can complete a four timer.
Mr Hichens 9-4fav (9-3) Tracked leader, led 8f out, pushed along and in command final furlong, eased near finish, won at Folkestone 1m 2f hcap (4) sft beating Air Chief (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Calakanga 40-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway on inside approaching 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 5l behind Crackentorp (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) pol.
Taaresh (IRE) 4-11fav (9-3) Held up, smooth headway 2f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Ripon 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Aug beating Top Tribute (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Crystal Rock (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden clear approaching final furlong, easily, won at Ripon 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gd in Aug beating Nexus (9-3) by 7l, 13 ran.
Indian Skipper (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Keen, mid-division, lost place, dropped to rear over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 8l behind Rochefort (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Censored 4-6fav (8-12) Went right start, tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, soon clear, pushed out, easily, won at Sandown 1m mdn stk (5) gs in Aug beating Greyfriarsblessing (8-12) by 9l, 5 ran.
Dr Livingstone (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Led until headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 11th of 12, 16l behind Mukhber (9-8) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Eternal Luck (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 8, 7l behind Portodora (9-5) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Mega Watt (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Slow into stride, held up disputing fourth, driven over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 5l behind Soft Shoe Shuffle (9-6) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Times Vital (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon clear, kept on final furlong, won at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) hvy in Jul beating Air Chief (9-4) by 5l, 7 ran.
Miss Bootylishes 12-1 (8-13) Close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 7, 12l behind Thunder Gorge (8-8) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Make Amends (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression, 8th of 15, 11l behind Liberally (9-8) at Bath 1m fll hcp (5) gs in Aug.
