tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, went 3rd 2f out, no impression and weakened into 4th inside final furlong
took keen hold early, tracked leaders, 2nd 6f out, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, clear when edged left inside final furlong, easily
held up in last pair, some headway on inside over 3f out, ridden and beaten over 2f out
slowly into stride, soon recovered tracking leaders, niggled along halfway, plugged on into 3rd inside final furlong
tracked leader over 2f, chased leading pair, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, eased when no chance inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace and no chance with winner
held up in 6th, ridden and struggling over 2f out, plugged on inside final furlong
steadied start, pushed along and struggling halfway, always in rear
Sterling Work was beaten less than a length when tackling handicap company for the first time at Newmarket but a 6lb rise seems harsh. START TIME (NAP) confirmed earlier promise when winning his maiden at Thirsk with the proverbial ton in hand. He should be even more effective over this extra furlong and will be hard to beat. Salisbury runner-up Dream Of Summer is gradually getting there while Academy House has been quite highly tried since winning at Leicester in June, though may lack a bit of scope now and Indrapura and Triassic are in danger of becoming disappointing.
Academy House (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up in rear stands side, chased leaders inside final 2f, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Drifting Spirit (9-0) at Newmarket 7f (3) gd in Aug.
Start Time (IRE) 5-4fav (9-5) Led 1f, tracked leader, led again inside final 2f, driven clear entering final furlong, ran on, comfortably, won at Thirsk 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Sep beating Dolphin Vista (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Repeat Offender (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Tracked winner until over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 4, 16 1/4l behind Hawkbill (9-0) at Kempton 1m stks (4) pol in Sep.
Sterling Work (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, chased leaders under pressure over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, soon every chance, outbattled and no extra final 50 yards, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Bathos (8-8) at Newmarket 1m (4) gs in Aug.
Dream Of Summer (IRE) 4-1fav (9-5) Soon led, clear halfway, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind In The Red (9-5) at Salisbury 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Sep.
Triassic (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Held up, 28th from halfway, never a factor, 28th of 30, 23 1/2l behind Glass House (8-10) at Curragh 6f stks Yielding in Sep.
Sir Roderic (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Muntazah (9-5) at Leicester 7f mdn stks (4) gd in Sep.
Faster Company (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Raced centre, always behind, 12th of 17, 24 3/4l behind Tabarrak (9-5) at Newbury 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Sep.
Indrapura (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, outpaced 3f out, headway approaching final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Powderhorn (9-5) at Chester 7f (4) gd in Sep.
