tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, one pace final furlong, no impression
driven and early reminders to chase leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression
behind, headway on outside over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders inside final 2f, stayed on same pace, never on terms
soon pushed along in rear, never a factor, eased final 2f
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no impression
led, ridden inside final 2f, headed 1f out, lost place final 100 yards, kept on same pace, no impression with leading pair
chased leaders, switched left and ridden over 2f out, headway to challenge inside final 2f, led 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, edged left and held on towards finish
mid-division, headway 2f out, switched left and ridden over 1f out, went 2nd final 100 yards, stayed on to press winner towards finish, just failed
behind, outpaced over 2f out, weakened 1f out
Nonrunner
Atlantic Tiger looks the pick of the Mark Johnston-trained quartet however he might have to play second fiddle to CHRISTOPHER WREN. John Best's colt had to wait ages for a gap at Newbury last month but when in the clear he picked up in taking fashion. His earlier form with Dandino has been irrefutably franked and he's a horse firmly on the up. The Motrice form of Atlantic Tiger makes him of interest dropped in trip, with his stablemates all having a little more to prove at present, whilst Sing Sweetly broke her duck in a Kempton maiden but its her earlier second to Harris Tweed in the Edinburgh Cup that catches the eye. Course and distance winner Yashrid warrants utmost respect as he won despite finding trouble last time and is far from exposed or handicapped out of winning. Life And Soul has run two crackers since June but a mark of 82 might be holding him back, a comment that doesn't apply to Opera Gal who looks progressive and a mark of 85 is not beyond the realms of fantasy.
Bowdler's Magic 14-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway to mid-division halfway, chased leaders over 4f out, 2nd 3f out, every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 16, 11l behind Verdant (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Atlantic Tiger (IRE) 9-4 (9-9) Tracked leader, challenged 3f out, stayed on between horses and every chance when hampered over 1f out, switched inside and chased winner final 75 yards, no impression, 2nd of 4, 2 1/2l behind Motrice (9-0) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Fareej (USA) 33-1 (8-13) Held up well in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to get competitive, 7th of 16, 7l behind Verdant (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Christopher Wren (USA) 5-2fav (9-3) Held up in last pair, racing on inside when hung left and bit slipped through mouth from over 3f out, not clear run over 2f out, pulled out to challenge over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 110 yards, held on gamely, won at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul beating Valid Reason (9-1) by shd, 7 ran.
Yashrid (USA) 9-2 (9-7) Not much room start, held up behind, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, ran on to lead final 100 yards, kept on, won at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul beating Valiant Knight (9-0) by 1l, 10 ran.
Sing Sweetly 11-10fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, led on bit 2f out, soon clear, eased final furlong, comfortable, won at Kempton 1m 4f mdn fll (5) pol in Jul beating Affinity (8-12) by 12l, 13 ran.
Opera Gal (IRE) 9-2 (8-0) Keen, pressed winner throughout, ridden 2f out, every chance when carried left inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Bay Willow (9-0) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul.
Mister Angry (IRE) 22-1 (8-8) Never reached beyond mid-division, 11th of 16, 13l behind Verdant (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Life And Soul (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Mid-division, hung right and ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 4th of 16, 2l behind Verdant (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Exceedthewildman 12-1 (8-11) In rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 8l behind Sea Lord (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) pol in May.
Jutland 14-1 (9-0) Chased leader, led 3f out, ridden and hung right from over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 16, 7l behind Verdant (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Marsh Warbler 10-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway to go in touch over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Mejd (9-6) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
