slowly away, held up in rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, kept on final 100 yards, went 4th close home
raced in 4th, closed and hung left over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, not quite able to challenge winner
held up rear of mid-division, last and eased over 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, never able to get on terms
towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not able to trouble leaders
not much room start, towards rear, headway over 1f out, went 3rd well inside final furlong, no impression towards finish
led early, chased leader, switched right over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
soon led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 100 yards
The majority can have a decent case argued for their chance but FIRST GREYED had dropped to a nice mark when scoring at Beverley and is now just 3lb higher for that win. He did well to score after finding himself in an unpromising racing position for most of the contest and the win can be marked up. He's A Gentleman ran into an in-form Tele Red last time but had the rest beaten off well enough and can be expected to get involved if building on the run and with Jamin claiming his useful 3lb. Slippin Jimmy continues to post a solid account and is expected to be in the mix once again on the back of a half-length second at Haydock last time over this trip. Classy Al is not too easy to catch right and the more reliable Concert Boy and Cuban Rock appeal more as shortlist material.
Classy Al 7-2 (9-9) Soon tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 9 3/4l behind Gainsbourg (9-10) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) sft in Jul.
He's A Gentleman (IRE) 3-1 (9-10) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed just over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final 100 yards, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Tele Red (9-10) at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Floral Splendour 22-1 (8-6) Front rank, ridden and weakened from 3f out, 11th of 12, 18 1/2l behind Another Batt (9-4) at Ripon 1m hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Black Friday 4-1 (9-6) Tracked clear winner, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 6 3/4l behind Gainsbourg (9-10) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) sft in Jul.
First Greyed (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway going well from 3f out, switched left and not much room entering final furlong, soon led, ran on, won at Beverley 7f hcp (5) gs in Aug beating Mister Sox (8-13) by nk, 10 ran.
Concert Boy (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Held up in last trio on inside, headway when hung right and ridden 2f out, went modest 3rd on rail final 110 yards, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 8, 4 3/4l behind Overnight Oats (9-9) at Sandown 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Slippin Jimmy (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Raced keenly in mid-division, ridden over 1f out and soon went 3rd, stayed on, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Dee See Are (9-0) at Haydock 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Yeeeaah (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, soon headed, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Ayr Poet (9-11) at Ayr 1m hcp (6) sft in Jul.
Cuban Rock 11-4 (9-4) Led and soon clear, reduced lead over 2f out, pushed along and pressed inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 5, nk behind Barrolo (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 1f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
