towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on same pace
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, held on towards finish
towards rear and outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
with leader, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace and no impression
It was soft going when Must See The Doc won at Doncaster but that was back in June. Theatre Of War went close carrying a penalty last time having won over 7f at Wolverhampton and he’s preferred to stablemate Euro No More. Archies Lad posted a better effort at Beverley but GUILDHALL looks to have the stronger form with a debut third at Sandown behind a subsequent winner and Ralph Beckett’s colt gets the vote in this opener with Memphis Bleek a newcomer to note.
Must See The Doc 40-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and edged right 2f out, went 2nd and edged left entering final furlong, strong challenge final 100 yards, led post, won at Doncaster 7f stks (4) sft in Jun beating Fox Champion (9-2) by ns, 5 ran.
Theatre Of War (IRE) 4-11fav (9-9) Led, ridden over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, headed final stride, 2nd of 7, hd behind Self Assessment (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (6) pol in Aug.
Archies Lad 9-2 (9-2) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, ran on to go 2nd close home, no threat to winner, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Eesha's Smile (8-11) at Beverley 7f stks (5) gd in Aug.
Arogo 28-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Commanding Officer (9-5) at York 7f mdn stks (2) gf in Aug.
George Ridsdale 33-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, driven over 2f out, never able to challenge, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 17 1/4l behind Five Amarones (9-2) at Thirsk 7f stks (4) gs in Sep.
Guildhall 33-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden and not quicken over 1f out, staying on same pace when hampered and switched right well inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Rajinsky (9-5) at Sandown 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Aug.
Memphis Bleek Olympic Glory colt out of Party.
Monsieur Piquer (FR) 12-1 (9-2) Behind, outpaced over 2f out, never involved, 10th of 12, 17 1/2l behind Five Amarones (9-2) at Thirsk 7f stks (4) gs in Sep.
Euro No More (IRE) 28-1 (8-11) Dwelt, behind, outpaced 3f out, ridden and headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on into 4th inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 9, 3l behind Sky Defender (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f stks (4) gd in Sep.