led after 2f, ridden and headed well over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, headway over 4f out, led well over 3f out, ridden clear over 2f out, headed 1f out, soon beaten
held up, headway 9f out, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
prominent, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly away, held up and behind, headway over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, came clear inside final furlong
prominent, lost place over 8f out, soon behind
took keen hold, led 2f, chased leader after, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
lost place after 3f, ridden 5f out, soon behind
Nonrunner
Khanjar is an old hand at this course and is selected ahead of Danebank and Zaffeu, who are expected to provide the sternest challenges from the rest. That said, Is could be dangerous if he handles the surface and is another to bear in mind. Zaffeu's consistency is commendable and this is just about his grade. At least, he can be relied upon to keep trying to the line and is more than capable of picking up place money in this company. Danebank has a solid chance when the best of his form is taken into account. And he may provide the selection with the most to think about. John Mackie's Flat runners always have to be considered when the emphasis is on stamina and this fellow should be capable of posting a bold display. However, Khanjar just gets the nomination, as he is now on a very attractive mark. Karl Burke is a past master at effectively handicapping his own horses and this fellow can be the latest in a long line of runners to land a claimer for the master of Spiggot Lodge.
Danebank (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, chased winner 5f out, hung left over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong and weakened, 4th of 12, 7l behind Zaville (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Templet (USA) 12-1 (9-3) In touch, outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Osolomio (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Isa'af (IRE) 11-2 (9-11) Always in rear, ridden and weakened over 5f out, 7th of 8, well behind Trinity Rose (9-3) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Haiban 40-1 (8-4) Close 2nd early, pulled hard, dropped to 5th over 4f out, no extra entering straight, 7th of 13, 35l behind Hearthstead Dream (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 0-90 sft in Oct.
Zaffeu 4-1 (9-8) Mid-division and keen, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased leaders and faded approaching final furlong, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Agilete (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 4f sll hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Dara Mac 66-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden and no impression from 3f out, 10th of 15, 15l behind Nashaab (9-5) at Chepstow 1m clm (6) gf in Jul.
Killing Joke 33-1 (8-13) Always behind, tailed off straight, last of 20, well behind Abbey Grammer (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m hcp 0-80 sft in Oct.
Khanjar (USA) 13-2 (9-2) Slowly into stride, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 15l behind Hawkit (9-5) at Ayr 1m 2f sll (4) gs in Sept.
