led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden and every chance 3f out, gradually weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression
held up towards rear, headway from over 2f out, soon chase leaders, ridden and one pace over 1f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, gradual headway from over 1f out to lead inside final furlong, kept on
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Kings Point won well last time on ground that may not have been ideal at Thirsk, however top-weight makes life tough and preference is for the progressive AMICUS MEUS. Lightly-raced for a four-year-old having been off the track as a three-year-old, Alan Bailey's progressive son of Danehill Dancer has shown a liking for soft ground and gets his favoured conditions today. Obe Brave beat the dodge-pot Gift Horse last time, obviously not looking him in the mouth, and has claims here as he is not badly treated at all on old form on this mark of 80. Zomerlust is effective under these conditions and may find this company easier than recent big sprints, whilst The Osteopath and Geojimali both know how to win at the track. Against The Grain is one to keep an eye on in the betting after two months off, however we will stick with Amicus Meus who looks worth siding with until he loses.
Kings Point (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, led over 2f out, kept on, won at Thirsk 7f hcap (4) sft beating Hiccups (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Zomerlust 18-1 (8-11) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Bel Cantor (8-0) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Broken Applause (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) In rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 14l behind Slugger O'Toole (8-7) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp (2) sft.
Amicus Meus (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug beating Esoterica (9-5) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Geojimali 12-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always behind, last of 13, 24l behind Ishetoo (9-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
College Scholar (GER) 20-1 (8-2) In rear, progress from halfway, ridden straight, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Impossible Dream (9-1) at Leopardstown 7f hcp 0-100 sft in Aug.
Obe Brave 7-4 (9-7) Chased clear leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gs beating Gift Horse (9-7) by 1/2l, 4 ran.
Game Lad 10-1 (9-10) Held up, never troubled leaders, 11th of 12, 10l behind Borasco (9-3) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Electric Warrior (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Mid-division, effort 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 16, 12l behind Premio Loco (9-10) at Kempton 1m hcap (2) pol.
The Osteopath (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, 6th of 8, 12l behind Amicus Meus (9-1) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Against The Grain 5-2fav (9-13) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 7, 4l behind Esoterica (9-0) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
Mister Hardy 20-1 (8-5) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 21, 12l behind Main Aim (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcap (3) sft.
Bold Marc (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Behind until stayed on final 2f, nearest finish, 6th of 16, 5l behind Major Magpie (9-8) at Pontefract 1m hcap (4) gs.
