tracked leader, pushed along over 3f out, lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened soon after
towards rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, ridden inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear
behind, headway on wide outside 2f out,
led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out,
slowly into stride, pushed along then took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 3rd post
slowly into stride, soon mid-division on inside, pushed along and headway over 2f out, chased leaders and squeezed through edging left inside final furlong, ridden to lead close home
in touch in 6th, headway on outside chasing leaders 3f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, lost 3rd post
pushed along halfway, always towards rear
dwelt, soon mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, appeared to lose footing faltered and weakened over 2f out
always behind
chased leading pair, went 2nd under pressure over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, carried left inside final furlong, headed close home
Withdrawn
Christopher Wood had been running well all summer so deserved his victory over the course and distance a fortnight ago. A 4lb rise isn't excessive and another bold bid is expected. Central City was claimed after scoring at Wolverhampton and gave new connections an immediate dividend at Doncaster. He may not have been suited by Epsom when well supported last time and looks a threat to all. Allante won a handicap at Wolverhampton but didn't perform as well on a return visit so this can go to CROWNTHORPE (NAP). Richard Fahey's charge makes a quick reappearance in this lower grade handicap after just failing to hold on in very testing conditions at Haydock on Friday and runs from the same mark. Crafty Madam generally performs well at this level and the handicapper is slowly loosening his grip.
Salt Whistle Bay (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Waarif (9-6) at Ayr 1m hcp (2) hvy in Sep.
Christopher Wood (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Mid-division, headway on outside from 3f out, led 2f out, edged right over 1f out, stayed on well, drawing away towards finish, won at Windsor 1m hcp (4) sft in Oct beating Secret Return (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
High Acclaim (USA) 20-1 (9-4) Awkward start and slowly away, in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 11 1/2l behind Master Carpenter (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Crownthorpe 10-1 (8-5) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, caught post, 2nd of 15, shd behind Alemaratalyoum (9-3) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) hvy in Oct.
Madeleine Bond 9-1 (9-3) Led early, pressed leader, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 10 1/2l behind King of Nepal (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp (4) pol in Sep.
Data Protection 10-1 (9-0) Close up, headway 2f out, soon every chance, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 8 1/4l behind Nicklaus (9-6) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (3) gf in Sep.
Secret Return (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Mid-division, not much room over 2f out, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression, kept on, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Christopher Wood (9-1) at Windsor 1m hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Crafty Madam (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) In touch, pushed along and headway 2f out, soon switched right, stayed on to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Right Direction (9-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp fll (3) gd in Sep.
Carnageo (FR) 4-7fav (9-0) In touch, driven and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung right, headed inside final furlong, not run on, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind What Wonders Weave (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 1f stks (4) sft in Sep.
Caiya 14-1 (9-5) With leader, every chance over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 4th of 9, 11l behind Preening (9-7) at Sandown 1m hcp fll (4) gf in Jun.
Allante (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Scottish Jig (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp fll (4) pol in Aug.
Regular Income (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up and behind, headway on outside chasing leaders over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Global Conqueror (9-7) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Blanchefleur (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Held up in touch, driven to chase leaders when not clear run and switched outside well over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on into 4th inside final furlong, never pace to challenge, 4th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Croque Monsieur (9-4) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Central City (IRE) 9-4fav (9-8) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on into 3rd, never a threat, 3rd of 12, 6 1/2l behind Allegiant (8-11) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
