tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
rider removed blind late, dwelt never on terms
sprawled in stalls soon led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong
slowly away raced wide, towards rear, headway halfway, ridden to lead entering final furlong, soon joined, headed post
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, soon eased
raced wide mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched right entering final furlong, ridden and soon joined leader, led post
dwelt in rear, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on near finish
mid-division, ridden after 1f, headway halfway, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
A competitive sprint in which the solution may be SEEKING MAGIC. Placed on all starts to date, he's actually down 1lb for a recent minor placing at Sandown, but it's his close Newbury third to subsequent impressive Goodwood winner Oneladyowner, that catches the eye. He'll go close if in the same mood here. Seamus Shindig, with regular partner Amy Scott, has decent form to his name this term and ties in closely with Sermons Mount. Both warrant careful consideration, likewise Triple Dream who is perfectly solid at this level. However, Titus Gent appeals as the main threat if forgiven a Newmarket disappointment in July as his latest efforts read well in the context of this trappy contest.
Shifting Star (IRE) 7-2 (9-8) Always in rear, ridden halfway, last of 6, 7l behind Picabo (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Sermons Mount (USA) 5-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd inside final 2f, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner last strides, 2nd of 13, hd behind The Name Is Frank (8-7) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Belle Bayardo (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Outpaced, headway on rails over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Swendab (9-3) at Chepstow 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Titus Gent 7-1 (8-12) Tracked winner, came stand side and led group over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Clear Ice (9-3) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Triple Dream 9-4fav (9-4) Led, hard ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Italian Tom (9-8) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Seeking Magic 15-8fav (9-7) Taken to post early, fly jumped start, in touch in rear, switched left over 1f out, headway soon after, ridden and no impression final furlong, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Pearl Blue (9-2) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Indian Shuffle (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders 4f, last of 9, 21l behind Oneladyowner (9-5) at Newbury 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Whiskey Junction 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, gradually came centre of track over 2f out, soon every chance, hung right approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Interakt (8-10) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Seamus Shindig 11-4fav (9-4) Prominent, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, unable to quicken near finish, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Bathwick Xaara (9-0) at Goodwood 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Diapason (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Took keen hold in touch in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on, not pace to trouble leaders, 4th of 6, 2l behind Comptonspirit (9-4) at Bath 5f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Brandywell Boy (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Towards rear, driven and struggling over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 13, 10l behind The Name Is Frank (8-7) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
South African Gold (USA) 4-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Katy's Secret (9-6) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
