led 1f, prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
led after 1f, ridden and headed entering final furlong, rallied close home
dwelt soon close up, ridden 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong
raced wide close up, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
close up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, driven out
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Valmina ended a long losing run at Ffos Las last time and is only a pound higher. Magical Daze has made giant strides since finishing third over course and distance in June and is on a hat-trick after victories at Kempton and Windsor but Glastonberry may be in the handicapper's grip and Fantasy Justifier has more to do than when winning at Nottingham. HONCHO was biting off more than he could chew in the greys' race at Newmarket last time but had been going well at HQ previously. This is his level and he could represent more value than fellow three-year-olds Lightning Charlie, Lady Gemini and Secret Spirit.
Magical Daze 9-4fav (9-7) Off the pace towards rear, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, ridden 2f out, driven and strong run inside final furlong led post, won at Windsor 5f hcp (5) gf in Aug beating King Crimson (9-5) by ns, 9 ran.
Lightning Charlie 9-4fav (9-10) Led until approaching halfway, chased leader, weakening when not much room in closing stages, 5th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Jungle Bay (9-13) at Salisbury 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Fantasy Justifier (IRE) 5-1fav (9-0) Slowly away in rear, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Nottingham 6f hcp (5) gd in Jun beating Prince Regal (8-13) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Secret Spirit 9-2 (9-7) Raced keenly, chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged right and kept on same pace inside final furlong, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 9, 1l behind Jungle Bay (9-13) at Salisbury 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Honcho (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 13 1/4l behind George Bowen (9-6) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Valmina 3-1 (9-7) In touch, pushed along 3f out, led over 1f out, son ridden and pressed, just held on close home, won at Ffos Las 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug beating Minty Jones (9-5) by hd, 6 ran.
Lady Gemini 9-4fav (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Scent Of Summer (9-0) at Thirsk 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Glastonberry 11-4fav (9-5) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 6, 3 3/4l behind Refuse Colette (9-5) at Nottingham 6f hcp fll (4) gs in Aug.
Generalyse 33-1 (8-13) Chased leader until over 2f out, chased leaders, hung right and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 8 1/2l behind Midnight Rider (9-7) at Chepstow 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.