held up, ridden and weakened over 4f out
chased leader, led 8f out, ridden over 3f out, edged right over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway over 5f out, ridden 2f out, challenged over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quickened
chased leaders, ridden 7f out, soon outpaced
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened 5f out
led, headed 8f out, soon ridden, weakened 6f out
held up in touch, went 2nd briefly 6f out, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, headway over 6f out, went 2nd over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, challenged and switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
Mandiba gets the vote in the finale with Sariba and Doctor John the others for the shortlist. The selection showed an improved level of form when a short-head second to Sun Hill at Southwell last time. He is stepped up in trip here and with Kieren Fallon taking over in the plate he looks set to go close. Sariba could represent the main danger as he is back on the flat after a spell over the obstacles, and he would certainly have a chance on the pick of his form. He won well at Bath when defeating Its Your Bid back in July but has been disappointing to follow overall so is passed over in favour of our selection. Doctor John and Sportsman both have a fair level of form and could be capable of going well, especially if the market vibes are positive, but in a poor contest we will give Mandiba the nomination.