led and clear, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway over 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, soon led, driven out
chased clear leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden well over 2f out, never dangerous
raced keen, chased leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
behind, ridden over 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden and headway to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left entering final furlong, one pace
Jordans Elect, River Logic and Terminate are among those to catch the eye and we side with Jordans Elect. A first time visor appeared to work the oracle over course-and-distance and if the six-year-old can be hoodwinked again into competing, he has to be a favourite with chances. River Logic has put up back to back successes at Hamilton and Ayr and will be in receipt of weight from the others. The market could tell its own tale. Terminate was well supported before a desperate handicap at Beverley and while winning form is respected, this was a tactical race and the time figure was slow. Esoterica has been quietly fancied on a couple of occasions and continues to find at least one too good. Ballyhurry has looked difficult to win with and may still need to come down a few pounds before making his presence felt. Roscommon is qualified for handicaps and is watched. Touch of Ivory is running well at the moment with three wins in the space of the last two months. She is weighted up to her best but should be capable of giving another bold effort this evening. Jordans Elect is no worldbeater but if he consents to give his best, it could be enough on this occasion.
Jordans Elect 7-1 (9-6) Raced keenly, made all, ridden over 1f out, drew clear entering final furlong, kept on, won at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul beating Rotuma (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Terminate (GER) 7-1 (8-5) Held up behind leaders, ridden to lead and edged right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul beating Dark Charm (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Ballyhurry (USA) 7-2jt-fav (9-2) Towards rear, headway over 4f out to chase leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sawwaah (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m sll (6) gd in Jul.
Esoterica (IRE) 9-4 (9-1) Towards rear, headway over 2f, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Touch of Ivory (8-6) at Beverley 7f 3yo clm (5) gf in Jul.
Roscommon 20-1 (9-3) Held up, outpaced over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 5, 9l behind Wind Star (9-7) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Touch of Ivory (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden over 4f out, kept on from over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Superior Star (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
River Logic (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, ridden to lead 2f out, ridden out., won at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Hurry Up Helen (8-12) by 1l, 11 ran.
Shy Glance (USA) 11-2 (9-7) Prominent, ridden and switched left over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Sforzando (9-6) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
