tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, pushed along and headway entering final furlong, stayed on towards finish
close up, chased leader over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, pushed along and headed close up
in rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor
in touch, headway 2f out, chased leader entering final furlong, ridden to lead close home
in touch, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, headed 3f out, soon weakened and eased, tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
Charlie D has thrived since stepping up in trip but only had two to beat to complete his double at Chepstow which is why he's only been raised 1lb. Arty Campbell just outstayed Norab over 2m2f on the latter track but the runner-up has a big enough weight advantage to reverse the form. He's also better in with Champarisi on their minor positions at Pontefract earlier and should make a bold bid to get back on the winning trail after a long losing run. HOULTON has never won over a trip this far and is 8lb higher than his last victory but his rider's claim will help and he likes the surface so gets the vote.
Charlie D (USA) 4-1 (9-2) Made all, ridden over 2f out, edged right over 1f out and inside final furlong, all out, won at Chepstow 2m hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Graceful Lady (9-3) by nk, 3 ran.
Trouble And Strife (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leader until 10f out, tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Emenem (9-1) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Houlton 5-2 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1l behind El Borracho (9-10) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Jumping Cats 7-2 (9-10) Tracked leader, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 15 1/4l behind Land Of Oz (8-3) at Kempton 2m hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Champarisi 11-2 (10-3) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and joined inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Forewarning (9-6) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Arty Campbell (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Dwelt in rear, wide and headway 4f out, joined leader 3f out, prolonged duel until led close home, won at Chepstow 2m 2f hcp (6) gd in Aug beating Norab (9-12) by hd, 11 ran.
Joycetick (FR) 25-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 5th, driven before 2 out, soon outpaced by leaders, 4th of 11, 14 1/4l behind Desert Point (11-7) at Southwell 2m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Norab (GER) 4-1 (9-12) Close up, ridden to lead and joined 3f out, prolonged duel until headed close home, 2nd of 11, hd behind Arty Campbell (10-7) at Chepstow 2m 2f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
