led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, short of room inside final furlong and switched left, driven and stayed on to go 2nd near finish
in rear, outpaced 5f out
led after 1f, headed briefly over 5f out, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, headway to track leaders 6f out, led on bit approaching 2f out, ridden approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, soon edged right, no extra and lost 2 places near finish
close up, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, driven and ran on to go 3rd near finish
close up, headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
raced wide tracked leader after 2f, led briefly over 5f out, led 3f out, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
Withdrawn
NonRunner
MAGHFOOR carries a risk over this trip given his pedigree. However, there was significant support for him in the early market for a stronger race at Kempton last week and that makes his presence here intriguing. His maiden form indicates he is much better than his last run indicates and he is given a chance to redeem himself. Bula's Belle and Royal Flag are on good marks for their return to this trip and Taper Tantrum represents a yard who do well around here. Vercingetorix has been rejuvenated by his handler. He drops in class following a shallow effort last time and ought to be more competitive this time.
Taper Tantrum (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, kept on and just held post, 2nd of 7, shd behind Machine Learner (9-5) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Saved By The Bell (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, 2nd 6f out, challenging and hanging left 3f out, soon beaten and continued to hang left, well beaten over 1f out, last of 7, 14 1/4l behind Graceful Lady (8-2) at York 2m hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Bulas Belle 11-4cfav (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 7f out, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Pumblechook (10-0) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Maghfoor 6-1 (9-7) Slight lead 2f, tracked leader, every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 11 3/4l behind Eynhallow (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp (4) gd in May.
Royal Flag 14-1 (9-10) Raced in 7th early, no impression straight, 7th of 13, 10 3/4l behind Dara Tango (8-13) at Galway 1m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Aug.
Attention Seaker 8-1 (9-11) Chased leader, led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, held on well towards finish, won at Catterick 2m hcp (6) sft in Aug beating Bodacious Name (8-11) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Cray (IRE) 25-1 (8-1) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression, 6th of 8, 11l behind Tor (8-6) at Chester 1m 6f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Vercingetorix (IRE) 11-4fav (8-7) Tracked leader, led over 9f out, ridden and being leant on by rival 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 13 3/4l behind Graceful Lady (8-2) at York 2m hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Bourne 7-1 (11-11) Tracked leader, led before 3 out, headed after 2 out, ridden and weakened before last, 5th of 8, 23l behind Boruma (11-8) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp (4) gs in May.
