raced stand side, slowly into stride, always behind, eased final furlong
behind far side group, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders far side group, kept on final furlong, no impression on stand side group
chased leaders far side group, led far side group over 2f out, headed by far side group inside final furlong, one pace and no impression with stand side group
behind stand side group, never a factor
held up stand side group, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
tracked leaders stand side group, led stand side group and overall leader over 1f out, pushed out readily
chased leaders far side group, no extra final furlong
raced alone centre, showed pace until final furlong
held up stand side group, effort over 2f out, no impression final furlong
behind stand side group, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, one pace
behind far side group, never dangerous
behind far side group, ridden over 2f out, led far side group inside final furlong, kept on, no chance with stand side group
prominent stand side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led far side group until ridden and headed by far side group over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
behind stand side group, never troubled leaders
chased leaders far side group, weakened over 1f out
prominent far side group until weakened over 2f out
led stand side group until headed by stand side group over 1f out, kept on, always held
behind stand side group, ridden over 2f out, one pace
slowly into stride, held up and keen far side group, no impression
chased leaders far side group, weakened final furlong
chased leaders stand side group until weakened over 2f out
towards rear stand side group, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders
Double-figure priced winners have been the story of late and we will take that trend to continue as we select One More Round ahead of Sundae, Utmost Respect and Northern Fling. History shows that the winner should come from either a very high draw or a very low one and with that in mind we will side with One More Round. A winner at Ripon two starts back, Nick Littmoden's gelding is fancied to run a big race. Drawn in stall 24, he will be happy that the ground is continuing to dry up and he should benefit from the ferocious pace that is likely to be set on either side of the field. He is still on a feasible mark and as the pick of Nick Littmoden's pair he gets our vote. Sundae is likely to feature very prominently in the betting coming here chasing his fifth win on the bounce but the hustle and bustle of this prestigious contest is very different to the nature of his wins so far. Sunrise Safari likes the track but is arguably better over five furlongs, something that also applies to Mr Wolf, Continent and Caribbean Coral. Northern Fling is an interesting contender as he won in gritty fashion at York and should again go well, whilst Utmost Respect deserves it as an unexposed performer but again the hurly burly of this race may just scare him off. Balakiref and Imperial Echo are equally at home over an extra furlong so each should be suited by a frantic pace. All in all, this looks another tough puzzle to solve as ever, and whilst dangers lurk around every corner, we will side with One More Round to provide us with one more win.
Northern Fling 25-1 (8-13) In touch stands side, led group over 1f out, overall leader entering final furlong, driven and kept on gamely inside final furlong, won at York 5f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug beating Special Day (8-9) by a nk, 20 ran.
Green Park (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Held up far side group, weakened over 1f out, 19th of 21, 7l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcap (2) gf.
Out After Dark 14-1 (8-12) Pushed along halfway, always in rear, last of 15, 6l behind Indian Trail (8-13) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Gift Horse 7-1 (8-12) Towards rear stands side group, good headway over 1f out, stayed on, 5th of 21, 2 1/2l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcap (2) gf.
Sundae 11-8fav (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f, kept on well, won at Newcastle 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Jul beating Barkass (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Damika (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Mid-division, no impression final 2f, 7th of 11, 9l behind King's Apostle (8-7) at York 6f hcap (2) gf.
Caribbean Coral 10-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders, 9th of 18, 5l behind Golden Dixie (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Utmost Respect 5-1fav (8-8) Raced stands side, soon switched to stands side rail, held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly under pressure, 3rd of 19, 1 1/2l behind Shmookh (8-7) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Northern Empire (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 16, 6l behind Indian Trail (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf.
High Curragh 13-2 (9-6) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 5l behind Inter Vision (9-0) at Thirsk 6f hcap (3) gf.
Continent 22-1 (8-13) Pulled hard, soon settled in touch, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 9l behind One More Round (8-13) at Haydock 6f stk 0-90 (3) gf.
Sunrise Safari (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Buachaill Dona (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Curtail (IRE) 3-1 (9-9) Raced far side, chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Efistorm (9-5) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Commando Scott (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on, no extra near finish, 5th of 13, 1l behind King of Argos (9-12) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Dickie Le Davoir 16-1 (9-3) Soon behind, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 13l behind El Bosque (9-7) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (2) hvy in Jul.
Mr Wolf 14-1 (9-3) With leaders stands' side group, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened, 14th of 17, 7l behind Inter Vision (8-11) at Doncaster 5f hcap (4) gf.
Imperial Echo (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, no extra when headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Countdown (8-10) at York 7f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy in Jul.
Coleorton Dancer 8-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 13l behind Commando Scott (8-4) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gs in May.
Varadouro (BRZ) 66-1 (9-2) Raced near side, in rear, stayed on inside final furlong but never on terms, 10th of 18, 5l behind Golden Dixie (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Balakiref 5-1fav (9-6) Slowly into stride, switched far side, towards rear, never dangerous, 14th of 17, 9l behind Middlemarch (8-10) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Northern Dare (IRE) 9-1 (8-2) Keen, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind King's Apostle (8-3) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Geojimali 11-4fav (9-1) Behind, until some late headway, never nearer, 6th of 12, 5l behind Esteem Machine (9-1) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Blazing Heights 4-1 (9-8) Dwelt, bumped start, headway when not much room well over 1f out, not much room again final furlong and near finish, 5th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Divine Spirit (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (4) gs.
Makshoof (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) In touch stands side group, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 6th of 20, 4l behind Northern Fling (8-13) at York 5f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Pusey Street Lady 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders on inside, pushed along over 3f out, soon lost place, last of 9, 9l behind Blue Echo (8-12) at Chester 6f lst fll stk (1) gf.
Pacific Pride 16-1 (9-0) Led until over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 14l behind Golden Dixie (9-6) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
One More Round (USA) 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up far side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 11th of 21, 5l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcap (2) gf.
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Towards rear stands side group, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 21, 2 1/2l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcap (2) gf.
