in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden soon after, running on well close home, just denied
tracked leaders, all out to lead well inside final furlong, held on
towards rear, headway over 2f out to chase leaders, weakened final furlong
held up, brief effort on far side over 1f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden and slightly hampered over 1f out, kept on
keen, brief effort over 2f out
Nonrunner
Croeso Bach needs the ground quicker but that comment doesn't apply to Jananjay who gets the nod ahead of Jonny Ebeneezer and Matterofact. The selection is getting on a bit but this multiple course and distance winner knows this place like the back of his hoof. His latest run was a bit lacklustre by his own solid standards but if back on song then he should run his race. Croeso Bach is another course and distance winner who needs respect as he has some good form in the book for this regular pilot Sophie Doyle and did finish ahead of the selection last time. Rocker has the talent and the market will help guide to his chance today, whilst Rainbow Bay and Musical Script are both fairly consistent but neither wins that often. Jonny Ebeneezer is proven on soft ground and is really well-handicapped on old form, but the biggest danger could be Matterofact who is very consistent and deserves to get his head in front. A competitive sprint but we will side with Jayanjay.
Rocker 7-2fav (9-0) Led narrowly, headed 2f out, kept on until weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 7l behind Even Bolder (9-7) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Matterofact (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Prominent, short of room 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 6, nk behind Bold Argument (8-13) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Kalligal 16-1 (9-7) Dwelt, in rear, lost place 2f out, last of 9, 12l behind Grudge (9-5) at Chester 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Caustic Wit (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, not reached leaders, 6th of 13, 4l behind Avoca Dancer (9-0) at Brighton 6f sll (6) gd.
Jonny Ebeneezer 9-2 (9-3) Held up, headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, soon hampered, not recover, 6th of 8, 4l behind Linda Green (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Jayanjay 5-1 (9-0) Raced wide, held up, never a factor, 7th of 8, 7l behind Drumming Party (9-9) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Musical Script (USA) 16-1 (8-10) Prominent, led 4f out, headed over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Tubby Isaacs (9-6) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Rainbow Bay 8-1 (8-7) Led, ridden 2f out, headed towards finish, kept on, 2nd of 7, nk behind Obe One (8-5) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
George The Second 12-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 10l behind Witchry (9-2) at Chepstow 6f app hcp (6) sft in May.
Croeso Bach 7-1 (9-0) Raced keenly in lead, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra, 4th of 8, 3l behind Drumming Party (9-9) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Compton Classic 40-1 (8-13) Behind, never on terms, last of 14, 31l behind Cool Sands (8-12) at Southwell 6f hcap (5) fbs in Jul.
